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 5522684 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25445823 epoch_slot_no: 217023 block_no: 5522507 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 16333 time: 2021-03-29 10:01:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34182442e938b3602d60ac1786b8f757a3d41c6be851e1f7715ed8b99cd18629Block Operator
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