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 5509245 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 25167617 epoch_slot_no: 370817 block_no: 5509068 slot_leader_id: 5064224 size: 6484 time: 2021-03-26 04:45:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x358ba68a63d0815ce542f71b166c9652faa85ff5af02372cc26d683f09795774Block Operator
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