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 5525216 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25496834 epoch_slot_no: 268034 block_no: 5525039 slot_leader_id: 5189940 size: 6690 time: 2021-03-30 00:12:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89121efa623e52337497f2bf1a34f30e54426ffde5ab68975e3529b84f1912a4Block Operator
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