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 5543593 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25874513 epoch_slot_no: 213713 block_no: 5543416 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 2676 time: 2021-04-03 09:06:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddae75176b938e76ea04a1fb3d61d5754dae5cb5748b3a18a1184e667f00745dBlock Operator
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