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 5539695 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 25794612 epoch_slot_no: 133812 block_no: 5539518 slot_leader_id: 5023567 size: 11075 time: 2021-04-02 10:55:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ff776dd5338b771c66130b0ddff58b297c61b7968f4a91faea266328ae901eBlock Operator
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