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 5550315 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26012726 epoch_slot_no: 351926 block_no: 5550138 slot_leader_id: 4746508 size: 3381 time: 2021-04-04 23:30:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9261663d9c4e116afa8bb5a7ae672e8a2d4c729db7282018a2b629d6641640f7Block Operator
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