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 5542552 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 25852538 epoch_slot_no: 191738 block_no: 5542375 slot_leader_id: 5236443 size: 22571 time: 2021-04-03 03:00:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74851e54f89ff3dca64525f6d556a5b84fce2ffe2e0f4903c3685b578432148cBlock Operator
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