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 5509036 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25163088 epoch_slot_no: 366288 block_no: 5508859 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 1480 time: 2021-03-26 03:29:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1080e58618ac1421fcb6c91862797944ae09f90dc8623c8a31e2e11fa01d4d8Block Operator
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