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 5531862 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 25630762 epoch_slot_no: 401962 block_no: 5531685 slot_leader_id: 5435792 size: 9788 time: 2021-03-31 13:24:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb6424e484949d604a82cb4a04ca41161934888d0673b26009e4ce59d217e4faBlock Operator
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