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 5549431 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 25993518 epoch_slot_no: 332718 block_no: 5549254 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 31186 time: 2021-04-04 18:10:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xccb4e31af17797cb110a8d6a5e28bd3a04585e67a72800dbe53c98fe6db307acBlock Operator
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