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 5509263 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25168013 epoch_slot_no: 371213 block_no: 5509086 slot_leader_id: 4584373 size: 1116 time: 2021-03-26 04:51:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x032ed08940dff1cd73b8e68c9ef58569fdd577b27d0adb9c2c9621faf006e003Block Operator
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