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 5550349 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 26013405 epoch_slot_no: 352605 block_no: 5550172 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 13317 time: 2021-04-04 23:41:36 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb07f5ade7e2c7bbfb67ffdfafc6a5620d8a35b7c1c3df50d0dbae28fc2528953Block Operator
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