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 5524941 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25491167 epoch_slot_no: 262367 block_no: 5524764 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 1324 time: 2021-03-29 22:37:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22f14276c7968861579a3da2ef96a95f8b0ac3233adf962349a7d561f5ffde8aBlock Operator
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