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 5524658 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25486126 epoch_slot_no: 257326 block_no: 5524481 slot_leader_id: 4918062 size: 17548 time: 2021-03-29 21:13:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d391cf582890562e8f074df5c1ae9e2a8d66883176afd536a833adcf750b0c6Block Operator
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