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 5545298 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25909556 epoch_slot_no: 248756 block_no: 5545121 slot_leader_id: 5279197 size: 4196 time: 2021-04-03 18:50:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f69cfb5b51dc7116adfbf757fc49756db9dd5f6334138f9df933731a02122e6Block Operator
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