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 5536194 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 25720722 epoch_slot_no: 59922 block_no: 5536017 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 11074 time: 2021-04-01 14:23:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef19c065bf6f4b76b32ae52226a735d30cb95bf5331499631cfe7f68e50f19ecBlock Operator
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