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 5518019 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 25348367 epoch_slot_no: 119567 block_no: 5517842 slot_leader_id: 4783864 size: 4728 time: 2021-03-28 06:57:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22404510527a1ea33f370ea222546b5f68981159c3caa096656a82010be87a28Block Operator
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