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 5515697 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25299711 epoch_slot_no: 70911 block_no: 5515520 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 4506 time: 2021-03-27 17:26:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x767bf6fc7efc327f43020ed04834d2f79a612c0b35c19adf4c4c656e9d4623a0Block Operator
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