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 5538557 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25770495 epoch_slot_no: 109695 block_no: 5538380 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 2970 time: 2021-04-02 04:13:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47b81c317000aaf97388cf5d9cdd2261f5ba01ab77ba340830f8a45d2e1261cfBlock Operator
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