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 5535629 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25709091 epoch_slot_no: 48291 block_no: 5535452 slot_leader_id: 5535629 size: 3530 time: 2021-04-01 11:09:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c4aa67f4ebcea8449aa19b5e126bbceb7707fd022b7c23ecff32bbe1c5cf1f2Block Operator
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