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 5567019 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26359806 epoch_slot_no: 267006 block_no: 5566842 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 6615 time: 2021-04-08 23:54:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d6cb79ee82bf6f26e86ae6a075bae35e50b8f5c30c60f542c757e20abe4bd98Block Operator
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