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 5511391 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 25211584 epoch_slot_no: 414784 block_no: 5511214 slot_leader_id: 4659694 size: 3728 time: 2021-03-26 16:57:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95dcccbd6d029ee171bb142938c84f5ad38c4747d3c63183f6cdb0b6c2a9e84fBlock Operator
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