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 5543209 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 25865708 epoch_slot_no: 204908 block_no: 5543032 slot_leader_id: 5251814 size: 2543 time: 2021-04-03 06:39:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3871a205ca87d5fa35826d3138ba63335ceba3febf20fa2a73d25b3ef73f9fbBlock Operator
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