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 5521837 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25427861 epoch_slot_no: 199061 block_no: 5521660 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 13587 time: 2021-03-29 05:02:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcea53f4b9eeadc251808f1037b8bb2ed10c6d809102300527515bae487a3e990Block Operator
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