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 5509069 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 25163835 epoch_slot_no: 367035 block_no: 5508892 slot_leader_id: 5506164 size: 5052 time: 2021-03-26 03:42:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fea06717dfcc3e086097b03de6dafd2919b542d7ae659eda12a845bb2583e5fBlock Operator
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