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 5553582 Details
Epoch: 257 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26081125 epoch_slot_no: 420325 block_no: 5553405 slot_leader_id: 4621417 size: 10159 time: 2021-04-05 18:30:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcab20d366f7693d6e2b83c4b027e8baaf46cdec070a2ff322842c218f0b68f79Block Operator
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