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 5514669 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25278882 epoch_slot_no: 50082 block_no: 5514492 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 5227 time: 2021-03-27 11:39:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd14d5e3692a2c0200a9a27b60df95da3b87b29b0d9ecfae3caf9b46bb6e88897Block Operator
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