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 5525357 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25500018 epoch_slot_no: 271218 block_no: 5525180 slot_leader_id: 4581221 size: 9331 time: 2021-03-30 01:05:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15c0807026a915e36a5a3997d58f2faafc195b5feec642465ff723114bfa64beBlock Operator
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