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 5549977 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26005043 epoch_slot_no: 344243 block_no: 5549800 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 6889 time: 2021-04-04 21:22:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98d900a0d4dc09ae92fcab42fcd8aa6b50ff2e9f5b306724e142b2b52d8ad974Block Operator
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