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 5544602 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 25895780 epoch_slot_no: 234980 block_no: 5544425 slot_leader_id: 4569583 size: 30737 time: 2021-04-03 15:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd8d088e79ad083a2916f3286fbcad3a4d56139df9a316d465e5eece6e20199Block Operator
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