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 5552866 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26065894 epoch_slot_no: 405094 block_no: 5552689 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 8658 time: 2021-04-05 14:16:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12aaf0b8df1edcdd31addc0461d706685399043c706f2e046054d658e8ae2113Block Operator
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