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 5552576 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26059824 epoch_slot_no: 399024 block_no: 5552399 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 14230 time: 2021-04-05 12:35:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x354bf5623a77c416fca60137ef97a082aafdf49d18dd7b90b38a2abb654c43b5Block Operator
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