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 5544252 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 25888068 epoch_slot_no: 227268 block_no: 5544075 slot_leader_id: 5530107 size: 21952 time: 2021-04-03 12:52:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x992b4ae5221baa79af20c8b52af6e27e8829df55f32d2497ce50528040794c02Block Operator
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