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 5549261 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 25989729 epoch_slot_no: 328929 block_no: 5549084 slot_leader_id: 5429018 size: 7693 time: 2021-04-04 17:07:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da79631b45e6799b418c6c1ce3a1c10d7ca683bf15a9bcd2f24860a8603a9afBlock Operator
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