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 5567587 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26371837 epoch_slot_no: 279037 block_no: 5567410 slot_leader_id: 4974801 size: 1413 time: 2021-04-09 03:15:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75dbcf81f03029bc36d7cd7f967a47ba238055e58b1dff3ade26b998a5238769Block Operator
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