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 5528043 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 25552969 epoch_slot_no: 324169 block_no: 5527866 slot_leader_id: 5365163 size: 13167 time: 2021-03-30 15:47:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5efeec13c402b29894d56a227d074b8130be22d0d01f5d0f40cd779801013f7bBlock Operator
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