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 5557493 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 26160838 epoch_slot_no: 68038 block_no: 5557316 slot_leader_id: 5087069 size: 9844 time: 2021-04-06 16:38:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49afe996d20dd4846e1e06a4855b57cd00cded4a7ef14d6d74c271fbedb5f005Block Operator
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