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 5540529 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 25811136 epoch_slot_no: 150336 block_no: 5540352 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 5758 time: 2021-04-02 15:30:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ebcae45fef546c1402072ae271ee7ce1ffd8157acb54a50fdd3d7d4fbe57a98Block Operator
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