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 5538632 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 25772236 epoch_slot_no: 111436 block_no: 5538455 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 22012 time: 2021-04-02 04:42:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeae96788a411cf7c45534c0d1ac847ce6c8f9bc248f6d4994a7608a72e235206Block Operator
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