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 5553859 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26086740 epoch_slot_no: 425940 block_no: 5553682 slot_leader_id: 4996641 size: 7548 time: 2021-04-05 20:03:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe123b8ac5e01fdecc025c936da2dd215954c08550216d6a11d98faba02bb21cdBlock Operator
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