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 5560693 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26229764 epoch_slot_no: 136964 block_no: 5560516 slot_leader_id: 4589362 size: 7479 time: 2021-04-07 11:47:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77dfd7cc846b40d6902b6da4390c2df08835267a13c3647362b473a235f41bdaBlock Operator
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