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 5500820 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 24995529 epoch_slot_no: 198729 block_no: 5500643 slot_leader_id: 5264753 size: 581 time: 2021-03-24 04:57:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe492d1725d788c7adf9fdf3297b331b5dd13460b94cacb46eb0d9924961a8e45Block Operator
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