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 5503500 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 25047906 epoch_slot_no: 251106 block_no: 5503323 slot_leader_id: 5304886 size: 8765 time: 2021-03-24 19:29:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5290eb3dfe9d3ff8f0959ea09ad651b094197d441191c6bf6b52fdf000312736Block Operator
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