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 5509387 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25170955 epoch_slot_no: 374155 block_no: 5509210 slot_leader_id: 5090761 size: 1666 time: 2021-03-26 05:40:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2902fd52bba682e727b1d6d3ef82533c472ca594ac225b1dc02cf9483faf05a4Block Operator
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