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 5517202 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25331417 epoch_slot_no: 102617 block_no: 5517025 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 3678 time: 2021-03-28 02:15:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72be377ee5b0484f1a36cc9049042f6e156ec13c467a813118da7612d4d13e00Block Operator
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