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 5523458 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25461431 epoch_slot_no: 232631 block_no: 5523281 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 7926 time: 2021-03-29 14:22:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fcebb331c75d1c40974b8e798a307ac3a8bdcca40e9cee37a64804b2aef5426Block Operator
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