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 5560202 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26218984 epoch_slot_no: 126184 block_no: 5560025 slot_leader_id: 5560202 size: 8062 time: 2021-04-07 08:47:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b7c5208c5e83e85b95a532f6f3d8788fe55415a8a92705e1ef6dbc4855a9038Block Operator
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