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 5555257 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26116375 epoch_slot_no: 23575 block_no: 5555080 slot_leader_id: 5278927 size: 2365 time: 2021-04-06 04:17:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940b5b8c2ee5cab6379d13a57dabd24d35c59fe219a47040d3f95036bad64663Block Operator
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