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 5548939 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 25983468 epoch_slot_no: 322668 block_no: 5548762 slot_leader_id: 5324560 size: 4309 time: 2021-04-04 15:22:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x586b5677d38677dafeedc79dfc3fd524e670b21d1c9fade6cd60d5464e7d4bf3Block Operator
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