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 5557091 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26152548 epoch_slot_no: 59748 block_no: 5556914 slot_leader_id: 4743148 size: 5574 time: 2021-04-06 14:20:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd376987abd11e2a6f1b203521c394a27fe361047ce0d550dee372c5d6a9c59aBlock Operator
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