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 5525398 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25501010 epoch_slot_no: 272210 block_no: 5525221 slot_leader_id: 5252047 size: 1995 time: 2021-03-30 01:21:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdae6e5e11f664adceb735c9a31d6b06bf80c0e71c8ba615b3321072b50726391Block Operator
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