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 5554268 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26095795 epoch_slot_no: 2995 block_no: 5554091 slot_leader_id: 5428520 size: 8722 time: 2021-04-05 22:34:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd72d950b95d6570e4a2d777393fc4e14684242554572329b5b859e5414ec361Block Operator
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