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 5515522 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25296274 epoch_slot_no: 67474 block_no: 5515345 slot_leader_id: 5515522 size: 2599 time: 2021-03-27 16:29:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x484af6227a359adebdfb209de934e0e472ea9339e0e9deb4230a5389c962948aBlock Operator
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