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 5511733 Details
Epoch: 255 Number of transactions in block: 45 slot_no: 25218571 epoch_slot_no: 421771 block_no: 5511556 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 21796 time: 2021-03-26 18:54:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x620e6e913039514b918edb95f4aada93ba40bf163ad12a555609d4ea0f03e86aBlock Operator
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