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 5549008 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 25984843 epoch_slot_no: 324043 block_no: 5548831 slot_leader_id: 4986189 size: 6688 time: 2021-04-04 15:45:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5ecafbe0209692ca032431547e3a3b6c3b7e560f3aaa499ececb83c2d58768dBlock Operator
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