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 5567621 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26372414 epoch_slot_no: 279614 block_no: 5567444 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 1678 time: 2021-04-09 03:25:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa4ec435007ed74e9916de739462b4894b5c09d8aaee89f3578a91b9a94f6c6Block Operator
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