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 5510059 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25184422 epoch_slot_no: 387622 block_no: 5509882 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 6111 time: 2021-03-26 09:25:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc923e5d8260baae3bc272e275d39e54caf94248651ae84d38dc81d8a534bf6fBlock Operator
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