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 5545350 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25910701 epoch_slot_no: 249901 block_no: 5545173 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 7835 time: 2021-04-03 19:09:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b320c857c7b17927069f6efa1cb3c8564b716fe0858bc4442ac03a17ff97425Block Operator
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