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 5535119 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 25698516 epoch_slot_no: 37716 block_no: 5534942 slot_leader_id: 5438672 size: 8316 time: 2021-04-01 08:13:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c34b4fe0f8941b6f56113fdf3f2a761915253ed46f2fd336c7e5653be75047fBlock Operator
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