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 5566204 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26343086 epoch_slot_no: 250286 block_no: 5566027 slot_leader_id: 5282626 size: 2267 time: 2021-04-08 19:16:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05e9b3349a5f8e56b0f2087f4d7d3fcdad259628b797513741532cd00939e80aBlock Operator
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