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 5556442 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26139170 epoch_slot_no: 46370 block_no: 5556265 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 7168 time: 2021-04-06 10:37:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd325f631ae4d1c4f303a3d9ca2e87f6e067d005c2e6a8a938ece09094ff41714Block Operator
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