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 5547113 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 25946698 epoch_slot_no: 285898 block_no: 5546936 slot_leader_id: 5350101 size: 2656 time: 2021-04-04 05:09:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf99ef504f134c8c57850527eee528a9964a556e66c27074a18c943c5a3c793dbBlock Operator
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