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 5543853 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 25879858 epoch_slot_no: 219058 block_no: 5543676 slot_leader_id: 5524255 size: 861 time: 2021-04-03 10:35:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc72b7fdfe6ae7fd1c8ae9e304b899ba8a776376a4f38b721d967dbffe45fbfdBlock Operator
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