A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 5500483 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 24989089 epoch_slot_no: 192289 block_no: 5500306 slot_leader_id: 5479021 size: 4754 time: 2021-03-24 03:09:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dd0b0faba8c612c4f63699b1b46c5782f2530696a432017f1e956f76088ca2dBlock Operator
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