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 5562695 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 26271035 epoch_slot_no: 178235 block_no: 5562518 slot_leader_id: 5038629 size: 13540 time: 2021-04-07 23:15:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcd7c79a314dda9cc03e33eedeaa04f192e2b7f9bd869cfcfd38f6970989d149Block Operator
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