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 5500639 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 24992286 epoch_slot_no: 195486 block_no: 5500462 slot_leader_id: 5410547 size: 9192 time: 2021-03-24 04:02:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbea2c2aa9a43a944aeb95376eec74c1cbdbabfeed962ede9ec0480b8feecf87bBlock Operator
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