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 5540879 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 25818634 epoch_slot_no: 157834 block_no: 5540702 slot_leader_id: 4623867 size: 12962 time: 2021-04-02 17:35:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94cae65f057e9b2f9eced8cb7e4ca8986b4b6875222d935c64d6d18ffdcf0a86Block Operator
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