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 5532978 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 25653898 epoch_slot_no: 425098 block_no: 5532801 slot_leader_id: 5512444 size: 4358 time: 2021-03-31 19:49:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x676adb96c7953646c9c93f56fb4ecab4d00ff6d91fdc7baee9590cf60dc9622fBlock Operator
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