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 5533577 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 25667158 epoch_slot_no: 6358 block_no: 5533400 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 9558 time: 2021-03-31 23:30:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33249a1b5db8bb12aaea96919ff817c1f553e8480479b2f37172f4e34a36093aBlock Operator
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