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 5521191 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25415049 epoch_slot_no: 186249 block_no: 5521014 slot_leader_id: 5334772 size: 5432 time: 2021-03-29 01:29:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6442ca3fc62fb2ebb5c0804e5cf2861b50914675f3a5869638fe20e8d5447c9Block Operator
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