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 5551884 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26045197 epoch_slot_no: 384397 block_no: 5551707 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 15315 time: 2021-04-05 08:31:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbebac507425bca0b2727b4af08c71d52671c73f0c83da63b824a8004b5d00c81Block Operator
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