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 5518518 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25357928 epoch_slot_no: 129128 block_no: 5518341 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 1088 time: 2021-03-28 09:36:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bc353772ebcfe844e4a8635426a3f6133a28c68eaa927dff5d1b9a26b176a75Block Operator
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