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 5504956 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25078504 epoch_slot_no: 281704 block_no: 5504779 slot_leader_id: 4649919 size: 11016 time: 2021-03-25 03:59:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x042d0e24ffddc061d28d1a992c6d81c9b4c8cfd601f0ef81ecb3bdacd87c9f9eBlock Operator
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