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 5559439 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 26202681 epoch_slot_no: 109881 block_no: 5559262 slot_leader_id: 5359678 size: 24315 time: 2021-04-07 04:16:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7aa5d81aa409b308d68a2f0ab77f39e90bb9409754e085f2e11947cb9da99c2Block Operator
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