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 5524791 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25488362 epoch_slot_no: 259562 block_no: 5524614 slot_leader_id: 4981426 size: 18350 time: 2021-03-29 21:50:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74c82eb9cdabe8fb36309f36fc68f04a0493d1b0986db5c048b3f424e5050543Block Operator
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