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 5509179 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 25166067 epoch_slot_no: 369267 block_no: 5509002 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 10281 time: 2021-03-26 04:19:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95d7798a6ca8db4e4b6002c3e27674be8d1d5896d2ef061fe0547b73d0e89d35Block Operator
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