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 5539781 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 25796138 epoch_slot_no: 135338 block_no: 5539604 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 529 time: 2021-04-02 11:20:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57cf811da0b62aa82484b1f1fa6d3ac962afa13534e533cfc1b3f1d4c1ef1c3cBlock Operator
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