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 5560266 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26220132 epoch_slot_no: 127332 block_no: 5560089 slot_leader_id: 4605230 size: 9292 time: 2021-04-07 09:07:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89803643201b6a2a8d6618e51ecb0f14f210b251772935559f7e84bfe3980bf9Block Operator
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