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 5558391 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26180162 epoch_slot_no: 87362 block_no: 5558214 slot_leader_id: 4606002 size: 60459 time: 2021-04-06 22:00:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231a1e75d19f5169b455bd4235ba762cf86b686e8fe74871ef479d7f8e55ec95Block Operator
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