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 5526385 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 25520290 epoch_slot_no: 291490 block_no: 5526208 slot_leader_id: 5455397 size: 5427 time: 2021-03-30 06:43:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3596fc783c1fab6d26ca7bd11b4fd9d084deb367dd0cf0a6d12e7a5394682fb1Block Operator
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