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 5566321 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26345723 epoch_slot_no: 252923 block_no: 5566144 slot_leader_id: 5449686 size: 14268 time: 2021-04-08 20:00:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a5386d9655bb2df112a829c90ca3dbf79669113a325f2a423de8b9230ea4794Block Operator
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