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 5562136 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26258726 epoch_slot_no: 165926 block_no: 5561959 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 544 time: 2021-04-07 19:50:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2434b193ee5137f48b6a91529d62648d07f1ec2297fa86d9f5f73c9f8206119cBlock Operator
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