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 5506884 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25119636 epoch_slot_no: 322836 block_no: 5506707 slot_leader_id: 4561883 size: 3162 time: 2021-03-25 15:25:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49fe144b7811a5e0476cff44cc311d9180e5582cfb5ebf810d9fc27c9fbed008Block Operator
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