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 5512959 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25243526 epoch_slot_no: 14726 block_no: 5512782 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 3593 time: 2021-03-27 01:50:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8f48a65ea2d55de9534c61fb0d3479811b80f33f494f18e9772efe6810011c6Block Operator
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