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 5550797 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26022532 epoch_slot_no: 361732 block_no: 5550620 slot_leader_id: 5159587 size: 11537 time: 2021-04-05 02:13:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9322a99118904aaf49271ee2503b0d158c03819ec4bbd6ccdb07e94721d2e93cBlock Operator
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