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 5533619 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25667972 epoch_slot_no: 7172 block_no: 5533442 slot_leader_id: 5051550 size: 2807 time: 2021-03-31 23:44:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc6386b1a874aa8296969879c87d0d7cbc06e80f3237b5d76ed488337b3cd15aBlock Operator
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