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 5541177 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25824599 epoch_slot_no: 163799 block_no: 5541000 slot_leader_id: 5438750 size: 3524 time: 2021-04-02 19:14:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49c26d6408b77d7ccb6d061aa3be7144215b48a66d9adf62be37dda32c9d092bBlock Operator
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