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 5559904 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26213019 epoch_slot_no: 120219 block_no: 5559727 slot_leader_id: 5535263 size: 555 time: 2021-04-07 07:08:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68510fa5a3d6ee6ddb995cfdcef18a49673769cab1de80e7a39904d381c69116Block Operator
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