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 5567977 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26379613 epoch_slot_no: 286813 block_no: 5567800 slot_leader_id: 5482646 size: 15559 time: 2021-04-09 05:25:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d012bf9b60f2e8b2456f765d7ff5ca5969f4a0a605512e0487474f4050e6f7aBlock Operator
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