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 5562744 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 26272049 epoch_slot_no: 179249 block_no: 5562567 slot_leader_id: 4556341 size: 14632 time: 2021-04-07 23:32:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253d5c6406bf952d9aa4297e362851c2f93958a6ef29c77ae50253ce14830fb8Block Operator
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