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 5553041 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26069467 epoch_slot_no: 408667 block_no: 5552864 slot_leader_id: 4600730 size: 17847 time: 2021-04-05 15:15:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6036589897ae96062d8afdda9e5192d88917e4e0d7dba931bd397e39ab6abfb2Block Operator
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