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 5543684 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 25876400 epoch_slot_no: 215600 block_no: 5543507 slot_leader_id: 5095399 size: 7065 time: 2021-04-03 09:38:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x152bb1cff71460c1307323a4572a4b7c80cb18ef451525caa27041050fc7f42cBlock Operator
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