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 5545027 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 25903768 epoch_slot_no: 242968 block_no: 5544850 slot_leader_id: 4821636 size: 27542 time: 2021-04-03 17:14:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86649d8471def051bac4789edab73dffaceae2b3e7b5e0a2cdf35f3939f5d971Block Operator
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