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 5562191 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26259920 epoch_slot_no: 167120 block_no: 5562014 slot_leader_id: 4651219 size: 9900 time: 2021-04-07 20:10:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bb5f503e95c25825ea25aab9614747c86819771d845cd544b74b7b4985f41d5Block Operator
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