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 5557253 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26156245 epoch_slot_no: 63445 block_no: 5557076 slot_leader_id: 5461729 size: 1743 time: 2021-04-06 15:22:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24af3a013bad1bf0ec366f7b32835d7c04276ef87356aa0baa5d093f1db353d8Block Operator
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