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 5521374 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25418708 epoch_slot_no: 189908 block_no: 5521197 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 4905 time: 2021-03-29 02:29:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1733eb16125e742b85ffdba55c13eb8e9580c37d46574e34312a8d9f7034e8deBlock Operator
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