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 5507345 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 25129251 epoch_slot_no: 332451 block_no: 5507168 slot_leader_id: 5237644 size: 41493 time: 2021-03-25 18:05:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14cad5681bc7bc85aa92ec1888ebad6fda6d4140abf246aaed5dac20385aa66bBlock Operator
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