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 5564191 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26302257 epoch_slot_no: 209457 block_no: 5564014 slot_leader_id: 4561262 size: 4589 time: 2021-04-08 07:55:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4dee8b4a32b3cb89a0b75a7738f3561958a695e840f1040804ba540259e0b43Block Operator
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