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 5524966 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 25491780 epoch_slot_no: 262980 block_no: 5524789 slot_leader_id: 4895978 size: 10177 time: 2021-03-29 22:47:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb08c4f7dc4f618939f2e60d3c09bd6462da688d55c5f82f5099672fd58e1b5c9Block Operator
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