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 5544879 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 25900962 epoch_slot_no: 240162 block_no: 5544702 slot_leader_id: 5045242 size: 6911 time: 2021-04-03 16:27:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46702e3119bbb7ef4c0bcec6166fdc01ddbdb101b59cd22e9351b859cd3ffc48Block Operator
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