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 5563143 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26280912 epoch_slot_no: 188112 block_no: 5562966 slot_leader_id: 4557476 size: 9293 time: 2021-04-08 02:00:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6200d9b26567b6073a72d5640ca9b481fb8b0829b019d3f83f36ff7d919e2b0bBlock Operator
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