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 5508652 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25155414 epoch_slot_no: 358614 block_no: 5508475 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 6615 time: 2021-03-26 01:21:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc659086cdc64a6d192af0c91e684d7007403a04245e9f3eb932ebab47d9544fdBlock Operator
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