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 5510505 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25193675 epoch_slot_no: 396875 block_no: 5510328 slot_leader_id: 5318982 size: 4010 time: 2021-03-26 11:59:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1314135277f766273bea32502138f6bac93898503f437d9fdbe18b4687ef281cBlock Operator
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