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 5523267 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25457427 epoch_slot_no: 228627 block_no: 5523090 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 1008 time: 2021-03-29 13:15:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76f4cf93b85f872d961be72b5f7b43a0daab6fd9636a2e158d81d2d78e0c9037Block Operator
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