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 5555089 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 26112622 epoch_slot_no: 19822 block_no: 5554912 slot_leader_id: 5240097 size: 12696 time: 2021-04-06 03:15:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b68523efa6606df5b5b2fa5c653722578eed4dd4ca119cd37785b6c18321a6fBlock Operator
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