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 5529039 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25573592 epoch_slot_no: 344792 block_no: 5528862 slot_leader_id: 4746643 size: 2388 time: 2021-03-30 21:31:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a8ebadf1a5b91a4f3ec3c1d142ed5f77cfae73223ca7c4a972d56c7b933dfb7Block Operator
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