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 5515234 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 25290286 epoch_slot_no: 61486 block_no: 5515057 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 20221 time: 2021-03-27 14:49:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf18b956face0d844449843ef1b2a0928017553a72c5b5e116229aa5e35a90fb9Block Operator
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