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 5565071 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26319814 epoch_slot_no: 227014 block_no: 5564894 slot_leader_id: 5168739 size: 6786 time: 2021-04-08 12:48:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ac13d2f43989b41ca19f310fe686c147b971e9325ec14d0993911c02ad0a5e9Block Operator
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