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 5527384 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25539978 epoch_slot_no: 311178 block_no: 5527207 slot_leader_id: 5191271 size: 23187 time: 2021-03-30 12:11:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8adc24966b731b3cd9eca7686cc961edc0a9ddd3bd436359a2fd4a42375a647cBlock Operator
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