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 5517266 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25332569 epoch_slot_no: 103769 block_no: 5517089 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 7024 time: 2021-03-28 02:34:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x194d331c41d0594b6888f566211ea999cce09a7b2b5ab8f3019adaf0618b3f8dBlock Operator
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