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 5533558 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 25666685 epoch_slot_no: 5885 block_no: 5533381 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 23325 time: 2021-03-31 23:22:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd5c1ba9dbd2dc3bc0cc1987dd4efada87942d8f3a20b05e4334cd210a7cb756Block Operator
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