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 5507864 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25139406 epoch_slot_no: 342606 block_no: 5507687 slot_leader_id: 4656285 size: 2307 time: 2021-03-25 20:54:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c0b46015afaccc2b9280745166b707674991313120fe93ee8feaf412db474cBlock Operator
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