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 5501863 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 25015530 epoch_slot_no: 218730 block_no: 5501686 slot_leader_id: 5501863 size: 3462 time: 2021-03-24 10:30:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55d2375b60b18fada37e02cb42720c7fa6dff9c717558d882f44442411c291f4Block Operator
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