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 5516677 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 25320166 epoch_slot_no: 91366 block_no: 5516500 slot_leader_id: 5439987 size: 4274 time: 2021-03-27 23:07:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53a44268906099245cae1e7af9c63527f360467d38af837ff4f023e6d32cb39aBlock Operator
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