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 5502834 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25034907 epoch_slot_no: 238107 block_no: 5502657 slot_leader_id: 4973238 size: 5961 time: 2021-03-24 15:53:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf869ce9b3498c0e031e21d6c65e5846dc1e669cbeb40295408f9cf01e2acc6bdBlock Operator
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