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 5551734 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26041713 epoch_slot_no: 380913 block_no: 5551557 slot_leader_id: 5533593 size: 7220 time: 2021-04-05 07:33:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b2a3bdafa0b0b188868ac29657e4690c994c30eb55dfc97bf1291eaafe29ed9Block Operator
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