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 5528552 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25562851 epoch_slot_no: 334051 block_no: 5528375 slot_leader_id: 4581743 size: 2829 time: 2021-03-30 18:32:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93ccdf4cfd073a84280e277af49a41a538040e9310bb2d8b759a1fc0e7d01940Block Operator
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