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 5542412 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25849851 epoch_slot_no: 189051 block_no: 5542235 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 4981 time: 2021-04-03 02:15:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x510ac0443804a23d4f52c35ee66254bb74e4bed9708bb671cf2b6f2ff778796fBlock Operator
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