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 5503341 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 25044768 epoch_slot_no: 247968 block_no: 5503164 slot_leader_id: 5476226 size: 1191 time: 2021-03-24 18:37:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a2483a6034febaae1d7ae8dbcd49599103b4c8a653bf442601d43f0a372af4Block Operator
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