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 5536866 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25734092 epoch_slot_no: 73292 block_no: 5536689 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 6159 time: 2021-04-01 18:06:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe64bc28b17505a689d5d1f317a74cf4aa1e91d255fcf9e36eb20d47293bdd037Block Operator
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