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 5506014 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25100896 epoch_slot_no: 304096 block_no: 5505837 slot_leader_id: 4575269 size: 6188 time: 2021-03-25 10:13:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b46b5c31bba253924c504f8bc1287f3daf2b365f059bab1de1ca7f1bf18af2bBlock Operator
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