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 5565385 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26325900 epoch_slot_no: 233100 block_no: 5565208 slot_leader_id: 5010262 size: 2510 time: 2021-04-08 14:29:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6483c047dd97b18c6b76fb3907f9b326298695e8ce4a4dd3d4fee1c1a7959008Block Operator
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