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 5559176 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26196843 epoch_slot_no: 104043 block_no: 5558999 slot_leader_id: 4555843 size: 9876 time: 2021-04-07 02:38:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b4f8ca368ffecb7523f284b854f54c52d242ec7c685ea86a9c79bdef562791eBlock Operator
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