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 5557763 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26166930 epoch_slot_no: 74130 block_no: 5557586 slot_leader_id: 4564504 size: 7362 time: 2021-04-06 18:20:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa75cad6005afd8ae90e1853b11d20dcec4fe13156ca6bcf8739866163868ab3dBlock Operator
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