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 5517616 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 25339946 epoch_slot_no: 111146 block_no: 5517439 slot_leader_id: 5151470 size: 433 time: 2021-03-28 04:37:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb75585e18d3b64f14579bc8b46c839e817408ee58c64f41e0b5d62816c6187b0Block Operator
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