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 5536473 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 25726668 epoch_slot_no: 65868 block_no: 5536296 slot_leader_id: 4635124 size: 9235 time: 2021-04-01 16:02:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7077f647589fe35d007c5e82146f715d7a951c22ce01e96e6e0d7512868ab3edBlock Operator
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