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 5528997 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25572728 epoch_slot_no: 343928 block_no: 5528820 slot_leader_id: 4588152 size: 3683 time: 2021-03-30 21:16:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0610eefbe8e5ad4a49d15045ae7e2321bdc549cba9a45681fc3bf328e6f0188cBlock Operator
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