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 5554267 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26095764 epoch_slot_no: 2964 block_no: 5554090 slot_leader_id: 4642461 size: 4442 time: 2021-04-05 22:34:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5532876ae88bde8ca866c80d16d2659ee668ef362b7d3791e88bce4d6defd3fBlock Operator
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