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 5524284 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25478344 epoch_slot_no: 249544 block_no: 5524107 slot_leader_id: 5030993 size: 4578 time: 2021-03-29 19:03:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59cfb46a02ca21dfb665e75b2e3dca6ace78cd74e09029afc492e7f72f493887Block Operator
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