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 5506251 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25106548 epoch_slot_no: 309748 block_no: 5506074 slot_leader_id: 5037723 size: 5498 time: 2021-03-25 11:47:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba774738d12a69f1ed7a71880d1711392d825f7859b36ebe1f19904574bd9384Block Operator
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