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 5554203 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26094431 epoch_slot_no: 1631 block_no: 5554026 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 5790 time: 2021-04-05 22:12:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3640684c1f81fb2be3a77ddfc283657ee56864b96bbcf68816aa45e93a5e02f8Block Operator
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