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 5563667 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26291592 epoch_slot_no: 198792 block_no: 5563490 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 3225 time: 2021-04-08 04:58:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c006dbfd37a49f1dfbe0f32df9a4f1aaeb294e1ea2b9545b66d156b462f5b74Block Operator
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