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 5553074 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26070194 epoch_slot_no: 409394 block_no: 5552897 slot_leader_id: 5138431 size: 11337 time: 2021-04-05 15:28:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9508fddd6cfa743557451787a5ba85b6cb7ee42678c51eb79f09780f8a8b969Block Operator
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