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 5527886 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25549481 epoch_slot_no: 320681 block_no: 5527709 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 12688 time: 2021-03-30 14:49:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828afaadc72a1df88ad90cc42f8f923ef711fd47237cfa08053daa217a38b0bcBlock Operator
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