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 5504991 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25079217 epoch_slot_no: 282417 block_no: 5504814 slot_leader_id: 5215989 size: 2936 time: 2021-03-25 04:11:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11b0463ac3c91c9f7d3d8573811c86821a6dddc5fd8e9a63e7fd43f77b93720aBlock Operator
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