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 5538221 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25763348 epoch_slot_no: 102548 block_no: 5538044 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 4628 time: 2021-04-02 02:13:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c2cac9808eb5e4c7249de915f58f5805eaf14accc40f3b593db50b96d6a5b68Block Operator
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