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 5549959 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26004634 epoch_slot_no: 343834 block_no: 5549782 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 16889 time: 2021-04-04 21:15:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0506a71a394d869eaf68e4fff3fd05e3b906a8dd746edaa7cb301a93e278b3aeBlock Operator
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