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 5544356 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25890657 epoch_slot_no: 229857 block_no: 5544179 slot_leader_id: 4867868 size: 2210 time: 2021-04-03 13:35:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aa19fc123b450f846f03f2e60cc90cde401f17b0fc2a226842e02148669db29Block Operator
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