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 5566132 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26341414 epoch_slot_no: 248614 block_no: 5565955 slot_leader_id: 5480172 size: 1088 time: 2021-04-08 18:48:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x927c8ed10b1ce77606c4f964d8f2a2faa60dca57a62a4eea019f0d24fbcf3d03Block Operator
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