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 5528441 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 25560501 epoch_slot_no: 331701 block_no: 5528264 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 5664 time: 2021-03-30 17:53:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1ae9a588772f0247fdffd3d07394f98bfd62a829363eb39b3cd552a034edef7Block Operator
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