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 5545614 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25915780 epoch_slot_no: 254980 block_no: 5545437 slot_leader_id: 5339046 size: 3332 time: 2021-04-03 20:34:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3abd43a34d34099a2d5d69504f4350055da7b5289d7b82cc60011e7646ed9754Block Operator
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