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 5559109 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 26195456 epoch_slot_no: 102656 block_no: 5558932 slot_leader_id: 5429907 size: 5736 time: 2021-04-07 02:15:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75d9b131a48d92e676a48a000a30b72e7a6e4eda568e4b41a8ddbecf3729c0aeBlock Operator
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