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 5550196 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 26010306 epoch_slot_no: 349506 block_no: 5550019 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 9204 time: 2021-04-04 22:49:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5487d213b83f77bde050eee31508bc07b6597751a78fca0a571f148403511b97Block Operator
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