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 5537054 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 25737801 epoch_slot_no: 77001 block_no: 5536877 slot_leader_id: 5399473 size: 14140 time: 2021-04-01 19:08:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1fb8c6f99af1ba6aec90b55a9eaa35030ce2016e0996e68be24e3d491f7da44Block Operator
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