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 5543397 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 25870062 epoch_slot_no: 209262 block_no: 5543220 slot_leader_id: 5438750 size: 1056 time: 2021-04-03 07:52:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83c02353a6aaefac33b1ff049451aa1576b6320ae469ec9d3b9313c357f4a8e5Block Operator
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