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 5534447 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25685251 epoch_slot_no: 24451 block_no: 5534270 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 3448 time: 2021-04-01 04:32:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab0b536d6e6574ea032d265cf7cd3a506450aeb8f3bccc0e392c566c982ac5dfBlock Operator
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