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 5557271 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26156550 epoch_slot_no: 63750 block_no: 5557094 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 16424 time: 2021-04-06 15:27:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d7962103309a1451086172c6f8fdf3fa2648b4a802c77f077e9cbeb1795b7ceBlock Operator
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