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 5568203 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26383906 epoch_slot_no: 291106 block_no: 5568026 slot_leader_id: 5568203 size: 2862 time: 2021-04-09 06:36:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc12156f8d191566be9f64b706e099e4d075260899662a54042eecdc82665250dBlock Operator
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