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 5525454 Details
Epoch: 256Number of transactions in block: 18
slot_no: 25502332
epoch_slot_no: 273532
block_no: 5525277
slot_leader_id: 5152904
size: 8328
time: 2021-03-30 01:43:43
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x4e9a06c0e42c15afcc975db593cd2e65f3abe9f118c9dcfd32dd5aa732799dba
Block Operator
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