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 5553745 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26084509 epoch_slot_no: 423709 block_no: 5553568 slot_leader_id: 4587628 size: 1622 time: 2021-04-05 19:26:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba7f2eea3e3e34dd0e492d8c091583350bd589efd73d1a40e47b262067c7132aBlock Operator
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