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 5556858 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26147478 epoch_slot_no: 54678 block_no: 5556681 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 3230 time: 2021-04-06 12:56:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09b23be3caec76f7049b7bf606e6afd4c10c0c6518c8aee0e68d1302dd54fc73Block Operator
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