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 5566136 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 52 slot_no: 26341674 epoch_slot_no: 248874 block_no: 5565959 slot_leader_id: 4556157 size: 24358 time: 2021-04-08 18:52:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5ecea8950ca61b95e0247c9dceeb9b0ff5cd8ede94d991a42ca8dcebac1be6dBlock Operator
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