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 5550614 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 29 slot_no: 26018669 epoch_slot_no: 357869 block_no: 5550437 slot_leader_id: 5386015 size: 17323 time: 2021-04-05 01:09:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a08c922a1d110ed1a946dc5423657b2bf2fa91951a6ed862e626ac1c492b6c2Block Operator
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