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 5556152 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26133773 epoch_slot_no: 40973 block_no: 5555975 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 3676 time: 2021-04-06 09:07:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x951107904984513e119afb68f7cbdfaee42809b8695d25ad05f2d590f40122afBlock Operator
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