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 5560874 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26233541 epoch_slot_no: 140741 block_no: 5560697 slot_leader_id: 4861365 size: 7638 time: 2021-04-07 12:50:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x916e96e84a15b844fd994fa2886672f14f6a1cec6702094a10a2548f47c22872Block Operator
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