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 5566578 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 26351015 epoch_slot_no: 258215 block_no: 5566401 slot_leader_id: 5449520 size: 20257 time: 2021-04-08 21:28:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f49cba5a69c0a92e799003e15706c2ad0c1aea055e6c8a4ba37b3e277f4125aBlock Operator
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