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 5560801 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26232158 epoch_slot_no: 139358 block_no: 5560624 slot_leader_id: 4595854 size: 8420 time: 2021-04-07 12:27:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a8788e2a2b17b24ee831f656ce77ccb016c005ba99c510f0aef960d64498faBlock Operator
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