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 5562436 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 26265109 epoch_slot_no: 172309 block_no: 5562259 slot_leader_id: 4865043 size: 24359 time: 2021-04-07 21:36:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55b9d0823a8d73cb6e35c42e2f48123465851e6f530cbc16989ef5aa73e0ba10Block Operator
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