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 5525367 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25500221 epoch_slot_no: 271421 block_no: 5525190 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 3072 time: 2021-03-30 01:08:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbddbdc39720df4e29594543f38577a7806237ea8e8682f5debf05dceb947be9bBlock Operator
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