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 5552813 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26065006 epoch_slot_no: 404206 block_no: 5552636 slot_leader_id: 5395836 size: 3937 time: 2021-04-05 14:01:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x875103b71366f521f5da2b79f1d909c31ae831a9328b34620fe095664f6e3f0dBlock Operator
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