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 5565152 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26321444 epoch_slot_no: 228644 block_no: 5564975 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 3954 time: 2021-04-08 13:15:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bfa559d033a985496950872fddbaa494a8adeed6afad0a8b8d74c6f8a2b3abaBlock Operator
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