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 5555604 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 26123211 epoch_slot_no: 30411 block_no: 5555427 slot_leader_id: 4557910 size: 23714 time: 2021-04-06 06:11:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662bc95cbd50f5241c16a41df1659264b24d744d9ddc1e973fa0c76c2959ce5bBlock Operator
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