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 5500708 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 24993519 epoch_slot_no: 196719 block_no: 5500531 slot_leader_id: 4555561 size: 5281 time: 2021-03-24 04:23:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba5bd86131feca5f4d114caf6effaf600c323b797655c87d5797e82b50d7c08cBlock Operator
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