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 5564824 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26315006 epoch_slot_no: 222206 block_no: 5564647 slot_leader_id: 4557082 size: 3564 time: 2021-04-08 11:28:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01917851ea31ab765602f567f887d16e6cb0895e005f830017f384b443f02b36Block Operator
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