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 5558173 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 26175483 epoch_slot_no: 82683 block_no: 5557996 slot_leader_id: 4736553 size: 14149 time: 2021-04-06 20:42:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c10e7dc43391847aa4f8d34ae486dc991d9e2d55d006c134df8bea5cd295c4aBlock Operator
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