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 5508278 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25147503 epoch_slot_no: 350703 block_no: 5508101 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 2269 time: 2021-03-25 23:09:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2199725fd510d5732dea6d06d1e2c3a0fe8c88897c4f608e0f02dfeec775571cBlock Operator
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