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 5536859 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 25734008 epoch_slot_no: 73208 block_no: 5536682 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 24090 time: 2021-04-01 18:04:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76afb6f17d569fedbfc232e527bd1071f384d46e91deecf860a48214598891f7Block Operator
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