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 5556716 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26144993 epoch_slot_no: 52193 block_no: 5556539 slot_leader_id: 5468713 size: 10903 time: 2021-04-06 12:14:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd9981b3ce9d6a15e082fcfb0715071c2cd25c345f6843536b5940d2719e9fe2Block Operator
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