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 5533259 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25659960 epoch_slot_no: 431160 block_no: 5533082 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 746 time: 2021-03-31 21:30:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45613274f38f4e51dda41772d160c70bb52a2dd023f8f6d234bd6c2b05d82567Block Operator
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