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 5565872 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26335884 epoch_slot_no: 243084 block_no: 5565695 slot_leader_id: 5155708 size: 10135 time: 2021-04-08 17:16:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x269298921338a4d4797a27b560df55600a192d6cf2a9534b9a7d40e6dde51c8dBlock Operator
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