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 5504648 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 25071956 epoch_slot_no: 275156 block_no: 5504471 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 3097 time: 2021-03-25 02:10:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e86184db92b95c5b21a2994a25bda707ef5aa8e4acdbff430bcfd36b4d7b86bBlock Operator
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