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 5545223 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25907859 epoch_slot_no: 247059 block_no: 5545046 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 8716 time: 2021-04-03 18:22:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f276ff330e796bf840953751e3fab0076a738ed9a5d2f7fe52c937a444b5d39Block Operator
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