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 5562290 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26261802 epoch_slot_no: 169002 block_no: 5562113 slot_leader_id: 5424810 size: 18984 time: 2021-04-07 20:41:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19303e37cd8181e4ab6a4316eb3c79879505a497d6aacb0c1c03bb2e0960f15eBlock Operator
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