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 5501628 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25010841 epoch_slot_no: 214041 block_no: 5501451 slot_leader_id: 4576738 size: 2552 time: 2021-03-24 09:12:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f26d2b1d7d37e202f2e4af81739e3928d16346f6c01370159e3d4a808b4d40dBlock Operator
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