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 5523143 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25454984 epoch_slot_no: 226184 block_no: 5522966 slot_leader_id: 4641102 size: 6384 time: 2021-03-29 12:34:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x860da2635ff28d4660f01b625a5100cd7694e3dfafbf4cda0e0c65092010a2c3Block Operator
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