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 5557534 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26161816 epoch_slot_no: 69016 block_no: 5557357 slot_leader_id: 4619607 size: 4682 time: 2021-04-06 16:55:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a4c9af115eb4f14685ed7b2c2a702693213b503035509e1d8196845bfc7e19aBlock Operator
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