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 5513904 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25263337 epoch_slot_no: 34537 block_no: 5513727 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 4196 time: 2021-03-27 07:20:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf008676b65d705f44eef06903f6750754d0ccc9ea62aa1a45bed2b3c42dbe3f9Block Operator
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