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 5552895 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 26066471 epoch_slot_no: 405671 block_no: 5552718 slot_leader_id: 4556815 size: 29325 time: 2021-04-05 14:26:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb874cbf09ed544ba3f15aa64269bd513823cedbdb32b5e2f7e9be46c05d0d297Block Operator
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