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 5553889 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26087362 epoch_slot_no: 426562 block_no: 5553712 slot_leader_id: 4568891 size: 25244 time: 2021-04-05 20:14:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc801abfcd8fc03c496aece1884a073360f05001040b3866b1d7e857c7e03bc9fBlock Operator
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