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 5562461 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26265763 epoch_slot_no: 172963 block_no: 5562284 slot_leader_id: 5512499 size: 6242 time: 2021-04-07 21:47:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6a41d7c2d3ef7082959938f5f1985113c65564755f677911d780b120739836dBlock Operator
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