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 5526287 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25518376 epoch_slot_no: 289576 block_no: 5526110 slot_leader_id: 5233559 size: 4512 time: 2021-03-30 06:11:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc702b0d98288b4214b51b0016257419de28bd8f0abef983ced5b3b8c25c7467Block Operator
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