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 5519801 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25384351 epoch_slot_no: 155551 block_no: 5519624 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 8842 time: 2021-03-28 16:57:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe285a4576eb33b95200f8d45e788a9e74792610756f7bc13f87ae3d1dbb266dbBlock Operator
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