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 5539689 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25794382 epoch_slot_no: 133582 block_no: 5539512 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 8612 time: 2021-04-02 10:51:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ded859accb57b55edffc50b11295d51b2215998d434cdcd0e491c2cf79b1a50Block Operator
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