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 5559472 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26203264 epoch_slot_no: 110464 block_no: 5559295 slot_leader_id: 5474182 size: 1269 time: 2021-04-07 04:25:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9014317f97794da3cbae8462b2e09f096a299974355998a46adb60c04f2d051dBlock Operator
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