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 5556145 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26133660 epoch_slot_no: 40860 block_no: 5555968 slot_leader_id: 4573799 size: 16310 time: 2021-04-06 09:05:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f38680eef3da3e548573b32fdd9032b62d8fab3d54e06b94a436dce04f268bfBlock Operator
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