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 5558016 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26172268 epoch_slot_no: 79468 block_no: 5557839 slot_leader_id: 5003953 size: 9655 time: 2021-04-06 19:49:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26a85799ff984782d6364688b1a63e59d8d7cf9ede322026d9972f333d59a726Block Operator
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