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 5566441 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26348036 epoch_slot_no: 255236 block_no: 5566264 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 7256 time: 2021-04-08 20:38:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ec8b718dc6ec906712ab8b396dcb534cb32c3a373f4596329a22b367584a2d1Block Operator
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