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 5530846 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25610431 epoch_slot_no: 381631 block_no: 5530669 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 4971 time: 2021-03-31 07:45:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd019af1c1e20f45e5e4a9a845a37c719a81368a3b18c0c18978f71b35ea42ddBlock Operator
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