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 5507374 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25129962 epoch_slot_no: 333162 block_no: 5507197 slot_leader_id: 4556883 size: 7686 time: 2021-03-25 18:17:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe109165966f066280255b2ac978da2b8c6d15b74fada1af64f32f43d8cda9c5cBlock Operator
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