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 5556342 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26137279 epoch_slot_no: 44479 block_no: 5556165 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 1607 time: 2021-04-06 10:06:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7640943c60400ee606dbdd12b789bdc53af7e2a029f635a5f4fcb7b933edbd1fBlock Operator
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