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 5544258 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 35 slot_no: 25888219 epoch_slot_no: 227419 block_no: 5544081 slot_leader_id: 4617248 size: 17021 time: 2021-04-03 12:55:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a6e3c992cdd0a4c46ed9ac2e3ec0eea079ebfc8bfc35921a6a552da125cc33bBlock Operator
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