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 5564768 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26313870 epoch_slot_no: 221070 block_no: 5564591 slot_leader_id: 5104341 size: 13822 time: 2021-04-08 11:09:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0724a30d05feb507bc0721f27bcb863dfc5fdb1e75db4ea89eaa1ea5d466329Block Operator
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