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 5549352 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 25991772 epoch_slot_no: 330972 block_no: 5549175 slot_leader_id: 5325861 size: 2282 time: 2021-04-04 17:41:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68bfd199a4e01a66f7e1c806e4d3d1db404c79af5e99320a3a3eb2b07fe1d284Block Operator
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