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 5562174 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26259529 epoch_slot_no: 166729 block_no: 5561997 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 14805 time: 2021-04-07 20:03:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf4c88b19dfee5acd133befc43539be90f7989148ae7b336954b2e981685100cBlock Operator
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