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 5557655 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 26164633 epoch_slot_no: 71833 block_no: 5557478 slot_leader_id: 4644799 size: 10696 time: 2021-04-06 17:42:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4978b9732b37a4ea5f9153e5d7bd8f14e9beb7dab9439d9f3828f15a9bb576dBlock Operator
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