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 5507056 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25123444 epoch_slot_no: 326644 block_no: 5506879 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 7052 time: 2021-03-25 16:28:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3afa5317a0dd4899892a4042d168ae33b9b0cf153f2acb5380e658090131f2Block Operator
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