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 5522637 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 25444997 epoch_slot_no: 216197 block_no: 5522460 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 18651 time: 2021-03-29 09:48:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2bde5ad57b84bc878cd98f4bb7929a4297d3ba129cf2262be9b486e18a7e8b5Block Operator
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