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 5522643 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25445125 epoch_slot_no: 216325 block_no: 5522466 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 1583 time: 2021-03-29 09:50:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb7422a92fd506a844d0d6e3bb5cb7c6e27c0aba9c746517c8b13147a809ff18aBlock Operator
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