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 5514570 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25277043 epoch_slot_no: 48243 block_no: 5514393 slot_leader_id: 4571896 size: 1957 time: 2021-03-27 11:08:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b00aba3093fc1e33a18839ffd582df4f7e80e8d6c86664e8ddcf6c342efe1cBlock Operator
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