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 5508497 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 25152339 epoch_slot_no: 355539 block_no: 5508320 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 22095 time: 2021-03-26 00:30:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f9aea1c6bf56387e40e2f4b72894b1f4a887c797ca318e3b46f6695167c1a4Block Operator
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