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 5567036 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26360237 epoch_slot_no: 267437 block_no: 5566859 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 11016 time: 2021-04-09 00:02:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x919012a7e00a6c4b4f9bd2eb52bb722d55d8426b7a4a092ea09dfae0e006a9f3Block Operator
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