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 5560341 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 26222092 epoch_slot_no: 129292 block_no: 5560164 slot_leader_id: 5023879 size: 11782 time: 2021-04-07 09:39:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ab0e234ce60b82acb81f159c8d9b7b39c288e0f036f032c7b1d04036dcfc4b9Block Operator
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