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 5539907 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 25798668 epoch_slot_no: 137868 block_no: 5539730 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 365 time: 2021-04-02 12:02:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x455583ae28cb673400903528a636a5b02f7ef18bd255c66c89258424b1d8911dBlock Operator
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