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 5559955 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26214135 epoch_slot_no: 121335 block_no: 5559778 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 5697 time: 2021-04-07 07:27:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26e11f784739147718a0e757d1de07f3d2deac3155479e05bea2bdae369e439bBlock Operator
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