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 5538241 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25763831 epoch_slot_no: 103031 block_no: 5538064 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 3973 time: 2021-04-02 02:22:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4447d0d55a65868f0f03d9c51aa1c1a0f17e2183eeb84f70f064b513365157dbBlock Operator
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