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 5523464 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 25461602 epoch_slot_no: 232802 block_no: 5523287 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 7196 time: 2021-03-29 14:24:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7108478b778f348079d28226efa0c2d66a8dfc90f0d74b7ec6b9273db37262Block Operator
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