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 5533486 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25665104 epoch_slot_no: 4304 block_no: 5533309 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 3057 time: 2021-03-31 22:56:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x765737371a18605dfa8ae11cf3ead5f1f3e27ce41a36ecb2b0695fd03e117652Block Operator
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