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 5550056 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 26006885 epoch_slot_no: 346085 block_no: 5549879 slot_leader_id: 5051184 size: 15279 time: 2021-04-04 21:52:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf22e0c9191d88a0a9beb0e9104b6757884d6e4f36bcbcac2804f3d9c43642b84Block Operator
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