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 5564816 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26314860 epoch_slot_no: 222060 block_no: 5564639 slot_leader_id: 4861226 size: 1181 time: 2021-04-08 11:25:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60e61c92fb5770c1070d2318ca897f775988b4fb9a16962a698ff3e440c228dfBlock Operator
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