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 5545201 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25907353 epoch_slot_no: 246553 block_no: 5545024 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 4135 time: 2021-04-03 18:14:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x766e4d68300f276d6c42f83080a34f8990054c3b4ba7ad91e4e80d96d8e762c0Block Operator
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