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 5557639 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26164321 epoch_slot_no: 71521 block_no: 5557462 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 6344 time: 2021-04-06 17:36:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054058945fe312ae322e2ff803ae7939b004965a65bacbe93a8267483d232867Block Operator
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