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 5561474 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26245215 epoch_slot_no: 152415 block_no: 5561297 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 975 time: 2021-04-07 16:05:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c1201bd014ff7c2a7ee04c997e594a12473829072cfde76f74320375afafffbBlock Operator
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