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 5508157 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 25145128 epoch_slot_no: 348328 block_no: 5507980 slot_leader_id: 4593729 size: 10900 time: 2021-03-25 22:30:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb27b69b720cf14046a8d8b42920a306311c27005964e9e33e8ec2c2e982597feBlock Operator
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