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 5567871 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26377387 epoch_slot_no: 284587 block_no: 5567694 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 4560 time: 2021-04-09 04:47:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25669fdc8da849a5e23ce94e8755608f99c52bff3c74f0081cb5c5f838df968eBlock Operator
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