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 5539342 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25786703 epoch_slot_no: 125903 block_no: 5539165 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 6487 time: 2021-04-02 08:43:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb782aa8da5b1845dd03e083a95a888e6f3724f0d24572d1561a0612e37e12c52Block Operator
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