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 5508867 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25159707 epoch_slot_no: 362907 block_no: 5508690 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 1176 time: 2021-03-26 02:33:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cb6563e87025d27637ab5697d6b735980c0f5c660f26f9f176c5f9e622e6efdBlock Operator
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