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 5565475 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26327568 epoch_slot_no: 234768 block_no: 5565298 slot_leader_id: 5413543 size: 3191 time: 2021-04-08 14:57:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x495bfc0c2f08aa0c68504cd36f33e73362c0ebc86d10d063dc40ba05c51ac388Block Operator
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