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 5540887 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 25818885 epoch_slot_no: 158085 block_no: 5540710 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 20234 time: 2021-04-02 17:39:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb707ac3c2882c85b6324d79deff228aa2fcd273694b62321d3b69ef1bfaa5009Block Operator
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