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 5566586 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26351119 epoch_slot_no: 258319 block_no: 5566409 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 4305 time: 2021-04-08 21:30:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf40d72ea02f467349860a042f05cb80a1f47f02e7439c4c96a199019a8667f55Block Operator
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