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 5565617 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26330993 epoch_slot_no: 238193 block_no: 5565440 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 6087 time: 2021-04-08 15:54:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8d6ed187cf38eef9b12e0a048f16b969eb354d97dbf36ee077997e23c0497dfBlock Operator
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