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 5504184 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 25062229 epoch_slot_no: 265429 block_no: 5504007 slot_leader_id: 5345530 size: 9376 time: 2021-03-24 23:28:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc466a0db2a8bdc226f160b521192ae881a0356c224f280251a8de2f54b662a0dBlock Operator
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