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 5536840 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25733691 epoch_slot_no: 72891 block_no: 5536663 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 948 time: 2021-04-01 17:59:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3aa9de19aff428881c7b18497b4b0ef9cb363925120d73fdfb571dc8fc93aeBlock Operator
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