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 5523869 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25470175 epoch_slot_no: 241375 block_no: 5523692 slot_leader_id: 4555499 size: 1208 time: 2021-03-29 16:47:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791d9972f4fef2d0d60aad684626b21297fa6d5f9797d9e6cf54f8f55e445551Block Operator
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