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 5525341 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25499694 epoch_slot_no: 270894 block_no: 5525164 slot_leader_id: 5435792 size: 3412 time: 2021-03-30 00:59:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf05e890ebe9fa992d026750db80938cb99799e87160bd290962f2c6ce2e9af0eBlock Operator
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