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 5517849 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25344858 epoch_slot_no: 116058 block_no: 5517672 slot_leader_id: 4780313 size: 1185 time: 2021-03-28 05:59:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f8a48a86eb5baf4d36733832a82d3640bfe9337abd610d55eb5fa567adee9eaBlock Operator
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