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 5549348 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 25991740 epoch_slot_no: 330940 block_no: 5549171 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 3060 time: 2021-04-04 17:40:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c1e5d52ff9dbcc13122e9f47a6d153c1a852cb5b074d4160e5968f8cfa95dffBlock Operator
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