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 5551143 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 26029037 epoch_slot_no: 368237 block_no: 5550966 slot_leader_id: 5194479 size: 10351 time: 2021-04-05 04:02:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9738faee9fb595845eba1b1ef330932620cad46a8198ce6df0f1bf2c30a9510Block Operator
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