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 5557741 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 26166354 epoch_slot_no: 73554 block_no: 5557564 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 52311 time: 2021-04-06 18:10:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74d8c887b9552185f918c047d4d7c590d1998cf1c5ebddf201265f6704317eeBlock Operator
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