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 5504594 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25071056 epoch_slot_no: 274256 block_no: 5504417 slot_leader_id: 5388193 size: 11751 time: 2021-03-25 01:55:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc177c82d31f1fb310698ce9d0cc5235314f8095053b387735b997b4fb947390eBlock Operator
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