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 5550179 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 26009911 epoch_slot_no: 349111 block_no: 5550002 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 17182 time: 2021-04-04 22:43:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8a0dff0781b64133dc4f3865c280f0e2d60598d6c76f5259b4f7f07c65998f9Block Operator
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