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 5536478 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25726758 epoch_slot_no: 65958 block_no: 5536301 slot_leader_id: 5033724 size: 6840 time: 2021-04-01 16:04:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42852985c6caaa2486943325a966320e59f725bde952538fb337b8df4f160878Block Operator
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