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 5557767 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26167029 epoch_slot_no: 74229 block_no: 5557590 slot_leader_id: 5328939 size: 12202 time: 2021-04-06 18:22:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c09f5caaec8575ed05c0c9f2565ebd62bccf78d61d817aa87636253e75810d0Block Operator
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