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 5520574 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25401112 epoch_slot_no: 172312 block_no: 5520397 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 2758 time: 2021-03-28 21:36:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd97d5596f84f1711eac840c7a68b074e5eac9c7a5985f768b214a42632ce7dafBlock Operator
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