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 5562590 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 26269135 epoch_slot_no: 176335 block_no: 5562413 slot_leader_id: 5369270 size: 10061 time: 2021-04-07 22:43:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc52aee232231556ae7de1e3986eaa6c50069b24ddc02692dc3bc8fa1e663fb45Block Operator
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