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 5503824 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 25054424 epoch_slot_no: 257624 block_no: 5503647 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 13465 time: 2021-03-24 21:18:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8816314b61195c15cb194f607b821257df04138815c8fc771a7aa1c4bd34eff1Block Operator
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