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 5557885 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 26169580 epoch_slot_no: 76780 block_no: 5557708 slot_leader_id: 5028556 size: 13126 time: 2021-04-06 19:04:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0679e3db68fb992e89d2802849a1b9f31f7cf7732a928cd8c4ae639014cadbBlock Operator
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