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 5559616 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26206607 epoch_slot_no: 113807 block_no: 5559439 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 1396 time: 2021-04-07 05:21:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b3a658fab66145afca6e962a3942bf203099b36744d5f99fb1b3ab8994c16c4Block Operator
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