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 5556219 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26134968 epoch_slot_no: 42168 block_no: 5556042 slot_leader_id: 5410342 size: 7344 time: 2021-04-06 09:27:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d25f1badc4582e1389bc44c0d0e85b168ffdeb458af2236c141af104ea0921eBlock Operator
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