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 5501871 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25015770 epoch_slot_no: 218970 block_no: 5501694 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 6100 time: 2021-03-24 10:34:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8a413969002043aad4ace8f32113c54091db5c4a4763fe6d48cf61f9cdb55d6Block Operator
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