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 5550085 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 184 slot_no: 26007581 epoch_slot_no: 346781 block_no: 5549908 slot_leader_id: 4559709 size: 63240 time: 2021-04-04 22:04:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc19d7cb464a5b8d74ad2cdeac7508737f7f59385d3de9314e0a76ca8e1b0b0e4Block Operator
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