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 5534813 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25692718 epoch_slot_no: 31918 block_no: 5534636 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 1917 time: 2021-04-01 06:36:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9dada7209f6285e1fb5bdf90d0d414bbd23f067d1ea24d98b94e044b72dc02c5Block Operator
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