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 5567612 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26372317 epoch_slot_no: 279517 block_no: 5567435 slot_leader_id: 4662241 size: 2090 time: 2021-04-09 03:23:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x142ec53a329242502764df399bcb80bb5cdef1164926724e11d75529af58418cBlock Operator
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