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 5509115 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 25164762 epoch_slot_no: 367962 block_no: 5508938 slot_leader_id: 5150638 size: 9018 time: 2021-03-26 03:57:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf578b9b497e17e576e8ae9dbfcea9ac31b627c69f1308f1117332c7cdacf9230Block Operator
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