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 5518933 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25366077 epoch_slot_no: 137277 block_no: 5518756 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 2043 time: 2021-03-28 11:52:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c04d31b7f56bc61588d132bb1e93da9972c805676d84f87dab0d89878b94485Block Operator
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