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 5559689 Details
Epoch: 258Number of transactions in block: 11
slot_no: 26208469
epoch_slot_no: 115669
block_no: 5559512
slot_leader_id: 4974801
size: 9090
time: 2021-04-07 05:52:40
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa4dbe1d153792d414698619f49621b5efd1c7ddd293f58aba1241ba0ce01929b
Block Operator
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