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 5559247 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26198603 epoch_slot_no: 105803 block_no: 5559070 slot_leader_id: 4850965 size: 987 time: 2021-04-07 03:08:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6bffddce167d3556c835537e69c0434cea9ebeada5320907ff1fc639767f6bb5Block Operator
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