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 5566230 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26343769 epoch_slot_no: 250969 block_no: 5566053 slot_leader_id: 4654222 size: 4091 time: 2021-04-08 19:27:40 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ec0be6f6ee00bc33d2e93f87af6884b7a07c0978d0a894d79af391a21663ddeBlock Operator
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