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 5515270 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 25291044 epoch_slot_no: 62244 block_no: 5515093 slot_leader_id: 4982013 size: 12202 time: 2021-03-27 15:02:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad3e1e06b1ad4cca9a4aeb8644a844f0e7bb1e18da584725f9c8ddb2a2a68da4Block Operator
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