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 5516956 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25326041 epoch_slot_no: 97241 block_no: 5516779 slot_leader_id: 5394338 size: 3778 time: 2021-03-28 00:45:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9172bb428174e29f1e5420b172cef0f76f12ec28e0d186f4feaaf60f5afa8ceBlock Operator
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