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 5561844 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26253395 epoch_slot_no: 160595 block_no: 5561667 slot_leader_id: 5498599 size: 1817 time: 2021-04-07 18:21:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a1307564764f06816bebd5de49b408e41405a20f8b9fafa5a598e1d67422a7bBlock Operator
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