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 5550137 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 113 slot_no: 26008821 epoch_slot_no: 348021 block_no: 5549960 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 44060 time: 2021-04-04 22:25:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf6a2cef4545b6361786e55a980dd49565966620b81dd9f15b150b3c73128b0bBlock Operator
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