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 5540246 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 25805288 epoch_slot_no: 144488 block_no: 5540069 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 24892 time: 2021-04-02 13:52:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6834fd6c2e8f023888d4434f29bde235de9214d8f121535a69c7491e6c1a7b01Block Operator
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