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 5508697 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25156242 epoch_slot_no: 359442 block_no: 5508520 slot_leader_id: 5326616 size: 5921 time: 2021-03-26 01:35:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a15633ef0601ae3700079a5d64a3a32b81d8775842770fe5dc6417a6674b581Block Operator
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