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 5533268 Details
Epoch: 256 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25660098 epoch_slot_no: 431298 block_no: 5533091 slot_leader_id: 5449366 size: 1239 time: 2021-03-31 21:33:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35cc3a2599f22a45e38b7362166c73d408c286d78a6b1044484466c525c24baaBlock Operator
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