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 5558288 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 26177831 epoch_slot_no: 85031 block_no: 5558111 slot_leader_id: 4556210 size: 20008 time: 2021-04-06 21:22:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x979b1008da4686c820e924c40cb8b24e398b8b2b385ae298a4fdbdca54b680b1Block Operator
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