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 5501321 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25004879 epoch_slot_no: 208079 block_no: 5501144 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 3971 time: 2021-03-24 07:32:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd17413d5b5949d5f6c95191d3ea190bd2a7b2820b4d5c06ca5a0f0605b9fea3Block Operator
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