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 5556402 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26138296 epoch_slot_no: 45496 block_no: 5556225 slot_leader_id: 4558321 size: 4636 time: 2021-04-06 10:23:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8bfd685d198fb150893e4199ef8ba083885656c374110581e530e705de8ece1Block Operator
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