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 5536617 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 25729572 epoch_slot_no: 68772 block_no: 5536440 slot_leader_id: 4558699 size: 6169 time: 2021-04-01 16:51:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d99934381d90d20ed19b3b2579603bdc24ba2fdab66dcfe6b95698d183f686bBlock Operator
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