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 5506928 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 25120622 epoch_slot_no: 323822 block_no: 5506751 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 19985 time: 2021-03-25 15:41:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58c89f6d8e83baf066c455bcb1cf63055b6de68bede06df7b00115a4645c535eBlock Operator
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