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 5559300 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26199831 epoch_slot_no: 107031 block_no: 5559123 slot_leader_id: 4593377 size: 8726 time: 2021-04-07 03:28:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ea056ecdfebf8abedc4585a5325e0888f59976c65c8559fcf5549412aa2268bBlock Operator
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