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 5548745 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 25979802 epoch_slot_no: 319002 block_no: 5548568 slot_leader_id: 5546094 size: 1687 time: 2021-04-04 14:21:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc08bf181b91918b8f63c661843a26841e3f16d5e822571270df57e39b0ad0f50Block Operator
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