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 5535712 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 25710887 epoch_slot_no: 50087 block_no: 5535535 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 19071 time: 2021-04-01 11:39:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa09a15b1de6446007631c72cb8205c1c475e265009d1d30fcdb3326ceeba8f4eBlock Operator
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