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 5530502 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25603433 epoch_slot_no: 374633 block_no: 5530325 slot_leader_id: 4646548 size: 2510 time: 2021-03-31 05:48:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bd47899348586f54b0aa8583ab6d6eea3298d3ab303dcb7fdf8b9c7827b62faBlock Operator
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