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 5553226 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26073580 epoch_slot_no: 412780 block_no: 5553049 slot_leader_id: 4623415 size: 2451 time: 2021-04-05 16:24:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd30f5bec87785ddf8461b9731f0a292d922637fa84a6e726b31b4bcdd867d0a0Block Operator
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