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 5515011 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 25285839 epoch_slot_no: 57039 block_no: 5514834 slot_leader_id: 5307848 size: 13970 time: 2021-03-27 13:35:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83dfecb0100def7e752fb675bfbf6005e029fde9411dfaf0d3cf6d71a499b191Block Operator
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