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 5541470 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 25830093 epoch_slot_no: 169293 block_no: 5541293 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 4879 time: 2021-04-02 20:46:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd2028e28b8f7c0354da17f9221bc4e931e4cbc31ab98030a8e7bed25be29e7eBlock Operator
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