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 5538168 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 25762085 epoch_slot_no: 101285 block_no: 5537991 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 7216 time: 2021-04-02 01:52:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac91f55fb21eb44dc1c87f1a6d89b710fa0d163dcb91888420b227cb43fe1d19Block Operator
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