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 5535431 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25705120 epoch_slot_no: 44320 block_no: 5535254 slot_leader_id: 5428364 size: 4009 time: 2021-04-01 10:03:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83569d903cc9b5f2039f6dddbd0ca9635b26e787b50057c0651acbc77a0b4a0fBlock Operator
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