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 5566389 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26347146 epoch_slot_no: 254346 block_no: 5566212 slot_leader_id: 4555972 size: 881 time: 2021-04-08 20:23:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7682f9129f449c48e983971ec60b8ee4e0b936564429fa52a54452a2810f1136Block Operator
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