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 5538508 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25769550 epoch_slot_no: 108750 block_no: 5538331 slot_leader_id: 5409059 size: 6692 time: 2021-04-02 03:57:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27431a3786602fe32315a24bca8e3702288008c4e18a8af27bfb0522c815f3f5Block Operator
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