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 5552873 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26066001 epoch_slot_no: 405201 block_no: 5552696 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 6050 time: 2021-04-05 14:18:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ae4e81e285ffb7d5dc5c36f68d99b3291825c859e47001f7d0cbda06f5e5ddcBlock Operator
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