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 5533601 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25667570 epoch_slot_no: 6770 block_no: 5533424 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 1788 time: 2021-03-31 23:37:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x514b4816028b830b858c9b030df4492cbbc6de74c098a0eeef8185f03fd70129Block Operator
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