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 5566291 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26345233 epoch_slot_no: 252433 block_no: 5566114 slot_leader_id: 4632142 size: 6943 time: 2021-04-08 19:52:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc58060ce176c4b6c7da4892693a3b5e91c4ad5baac9c43473cb1443a14befceBlock Operator
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