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 5549357 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 25991858 epoch_slot_no: 331058 block_no: 5549180 slot_leader_id: 4560105 size: 11889 time: 2021-04-04 17:42:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d243427930cd374e2dfc8e878fb5ad732680da93389c65bf40dd1a3bd6fd564Block Operator
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