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 5520746 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25405728 epoch_slot_no: 176928 block_no: 5520569 slot_leader_id: 5520746 size: 3975 time: 2021-03-28 22:53:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x408877f346c66e5e58f5065d8000e06b9c291ab68dffe5e21deae891cb347a94Block Operator
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