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 5528233 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 25556836 epoch_slot_no: 328036 block_no: 5528056 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 290 time: 2021-03-30 16:52:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49f0e6ff8078cfb82300f197834ba6e1ea2e20ac40375452b7740afd4127b772Block Operator
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