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 5551322 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26032855 epoch_slot_no: 372055 block_no: 5551145 slot_leader_id: 4659694 size: 4193 time: 2021-04-05 05:05:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1f1667f7a2fa7d62d5d0cb4e67e40870f43ecb8a5293299ab8aea7498359372Block Operator
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