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 5540375 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25807977 epoch_slot_no: 147177 block_no: 5540198 slot_leader_id: 4679252 size: 5020 time: 2021-04-02 14:37:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3ae5df06b65265d39d8a4f1baf23313d1774679d877b98097bf25acf91617aBlock Operator
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