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 5540287 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25806392 epoch_slot_no: 145592 block_no: 5540110 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 1378 time: 2021-04-02 14:11:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ceca5da4c51f31065bb1f9137010fdcf410222d15906a987479e85acb50f9f4Block Operator
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