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 5530682 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25606861 epoch_slot_no: 378061 block_no: 5530505 slot_leader_id: 5506164 size: 1569 time: 2021-03-31 06:45:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecd04cb90163c4e7e539e4efc7c82b230b393461b97fc3b3ca8bf2930a7a5416Block Operator
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