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 5509849 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 25180214 epoch_slot_no: 383414 block_no: 5509672 slot_leader_id: 4627143 size: 48368 time: 2021-03-26 08:15:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf58049713e5fbdb17fda8b38173d0b0bf4287986f1b6eb0aa97e5ada725952aBlock Operator
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