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 5559985 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26214975 epoch_slot_no: 122175 block_no: 5559808 slot_leader_id: 4686191 size: 4172 time: 2021-04-07 07:41:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0f3f5558377b3170320ab3463ed57474f5dc2e3f148b1ecfcf5dfab8148cb20Block Operator
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