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 5528195 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 25556005 epoch_slot_no: 327205 block_no: 5528018 slot_leader_id: 4981904 size: 5131 time: 2021-03-30 16:38:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcad4d7a8151498623e7ea006e2e92f866c41371eb9b1767d048d8db516210624Block Operator
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