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 5538066 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 25759792 epoch_slot_no: 98992 block_no: 5537889 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 7137 time: 2021-04-02 01:14:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x182174259e7ab0e792da268e4ad6b9fee6381ec34f34536901a0216d82ca39f6Block Operator
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