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 5507707 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25136454 epoch_slot_no: 339654 block_no: 5507530 slot_leader_id: 4710136 size: 2868 time: 2021-03-25 20:05:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff45fa76fabac95a5d465139f6a3eb970ce3c55e135ca3ddf9058a3cbbd9a19eBlock Operator
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