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 5535375 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25704073 epoch_slot_no: 43273 block_no: 5535198 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 7479 time: 2021-04-01 09:46:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03408cf1b21610972ec7790a170a76070fc7f27d126985421dc16d3e2c62ababBlock Operator
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