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 5538738 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 25774544 epoch_slot_no: 113744 block_no: 5538561 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 6394 time: 2021-04-02 05:20:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70d2f7b425fbe2bbf7a776eb8b53948bf7f6318b8fa44184230bfce18d5469c7Block Operator
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