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 5509151 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 25165418 epoch_slot_no: 368618 block_no: 5508974 slot_leader_id: 4735070 size: 3527 time: 2021-03-26 04:08:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25fbc70871978e24af210f2975fc5d4a920060ecfdb28c8ff7a8ab97e49cb41bBlock Operator
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