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 5527405 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25540462 epoch_slot_no: 311662 block_no: 5527228 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 11638 time: 2021-03-30 12:19:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5f0c1b3d1c872da88979d9f6394ff1aea3dbe54e7db1db3f0d660c4c8932f50Block Operator
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