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 5511075 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25205032 epoch_slot_no: 408232 block_no: 5510898 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 4322 time: 2021-03-26 15:08:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6af885a8856231c118d3a9881914ec16d17575c0f5d3b4b0c615fee2dea2872aBlock Operator
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