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 5523740 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 25467654 epoch_slot_no: 238854 block_no: 5523563 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 16680 time: 2021-03-29 16:05:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2020122c7da9b242eb05259a033c7088ff3a2d67180e0a325ba1bcb98a86b886Block Operator
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