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 5561379 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26243612 epoch_slot_no: 150812 block_no: 5561202 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 5223 time: 2021-04-07 15:38:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2efdae4ed806d12df1c2ef061a4c99715938dd9cc2527f0574c7f1dd743e9ca8Block Operator
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