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 5564674 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26311916 epoch_slot_no: 219116 block_no: 5564497 slot_leader_id: 5023687 size: 8350 time: 2021-04-08 10:36:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe63e96b303d3fb384b45468a16d7dd6dd44aef68d67504c4b0402eabcf99849aBlock Operator
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