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 5554462 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26099853 epoch_slot_no: 7053 block_no: 5554285 slot_leader_id: 5471731 size: 2074 time: 2021-04-05 23:42:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ddd059f00d11c1736d1c6ae22157fb1fa3cfc21d6d0b22746774fda846a8658Block Operator
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