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 5566631 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26352332 epoch_slot_no: 259532 block_no: 5566454 slot_leader_id: 5155879 size: 2993 time: 2021-04-08 21:50:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa0b2d73925192454786c73e9385dfa3f068197d05efef0e4231b9f708ac4623Block Operator
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