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 5549468 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 25994266 epoch_slot_no: 333466 block_no: 5549291 slot_leader_id: 5495683 size: 4368 time: 2021-04-04 18:22:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4935c03e4d8f8dddbc423e441d3f7a985c3f6844ba367d1dfb68d7b3a9982c47Block Operator
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