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 5566048 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 26339444 epoch_slot_no: 246644 block_no: 5565871 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 11817 time: 2021-04-08 18:15:35 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61540ceed3f9266afd5a51b274a2a35c5afdb45e33fe79e973ec51c3df0ce158Block Operator
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