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 5502351 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 25025044 epoch_slot_no: 228244 block_no: 5502174 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 3829 time: 2021-03-24 13:08:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d9c385eacecd790466e7103e5199321eba90fb62051fa332c52fac028155140Block Operator
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