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 5551670 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26040389 epoch_slot_no: 379589 block_no: 5551493 slot_leader_id: 5449414 size: 1362 time: 2021-04-05 07:11:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9abfea49d80752b4e63ffef569b88247ca76b864e43ff8cdf19883e0824d0433Block Operator
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