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 5501044 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 24999785 epoch_slot_no: 202985 block_no: 5500867 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 1098 time: 2021-03-24 06:07:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2537c3779a6ebc8ed42dc3296c93a6f6cb9c13111b75b9f9e7db99804bcef67fBlock Operator
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