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 5567251 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26365070 epoch_slot_no: 272270 block_no: 5567074 slot_leader_id: 4586929 size: 4743 time: 2021-04-09 01:22:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f959980d1a04646ecea1a680ec116642a94474cfd93f3067426f3baa2d53daBlock Operator
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