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 5511159 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25206865 epoch_slot_no: 410065 block_no: 5510982 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 10636 time: 2021-03-26 15:39:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9baebeb058cea8bf878a217ef6c750c5050b9717f0176673b7f268c4e4687e69Block Operator
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