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 5527452 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25541432 epoch_slot_no: 312632 block_no: 5527275 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 13570 time: 2021-03-30 12:35:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ac054ad56f137a49f61115bbe1abe03cd9a16393cef658dd5da37765857a608Block Operator
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