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 5522461 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 25441084 epoch_slot_no: 212284 block_no: 5522284 slot_leader_id: 4695222 size: 8082 time: 2021-03-29 08:42:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f6f59f1380c589461ff9857abf5452ce72f02124478b0419d369d980654f3a4Block Operator
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