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 5533323 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25661766 epoch_slot_no: 966 block_no: 5533146 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 6183 time: 2021-03-31 22:00:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfebf03785fe1026bb0ec4d54f6ec808efd4a81adc1197456ccc32d55e1542eaaBlock Operator
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