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 5513189 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25248396 epoch_slot_no: 19596 block_no: 5513012 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 1925 time: 2021-03-27 03:11:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6280375d25019563d4336bcd031d85b6d7887bc214191b623c5aa945e725595fBlock Operator
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