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 5516493 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25316091 epoch_slot_no: 87291 block_no: 5516316 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 1318 time: 2021-03-27 21:59:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf73093d1ff079e266bd267e35bf99ea9d4fee9730b45fe217b054ca43ee98a6dBlock Operator
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