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 5515418 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25294140 epoch_slot_no: 65340 block_no: 5515241 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 4077 time: 2021-03-27 15:53:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x770b01752c4ce256739e982b1453ba226aaa5f0eb77cfab18622b0ab44ade711Block Operator
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