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 5549345 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25991711 epoch_slot_no: 330911 block_no: 5549168 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 4243 time: 2021-04-04 17:40:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55d3c135500d1cb39be39577bb2ef5a0b29f64fad00b104df61835d071dacca7Block Operator
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