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 5537053 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 25737762 epoch_slot_no: 76962 block_no: 5536876 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 10191 time: 2021-04-01 19:07:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cbb03faf1a9923979107a49f23c7eddf4e308e780253ddabae0f91632f2393cBlock Operator
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