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 5517050 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 25328110 epoch_slot_no: 99310 block_no: 5516873 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 17020 time: 2021-03-28 01:20:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe19003972adc308d281a0f2968374fa5d8d1965c12d64c4aa7573470faf7b5aBlock Operator
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