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 5510112 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 25185373 epoch_slot_no: 388573 block_no: 5509935 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 37120 time: 2021-03-26 09:41:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8250b124d78049ba5810a68ced093b1d35b812457e5387f6b083ac32e9290b1dBlock Operator
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