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 5553637 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26082382 epoch_slot_no: 421582 block_no: 5553460 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 18415 time: 2021-04-05 18:51:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa45fda5fbb475311d42d01b7f50aeb90511ed5e60b2133dcfb70e968cea85652Block Operator
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