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 5550124 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 186 slot_no: 26008500 epoch_slot_no: 347700 block_no: 5549947 slot_leader_id: 5449431 size: 63188 time: 2021-04-04 22:19:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdc9a82b8e7c6aeb3412028c10227132535c632eb3b461f9a01dc053e061b9c2Block Operator
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