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 5568431 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26388155 epoch_slot_no: 295355 block_no: 5568254 slot_leader_id: 4574494 size: 10389 time: 2021-04-09 07:47:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f653a0a334a442a44437bf5d62aed1fb6e7968c37e8b73fcacdd27127716deBlock Operator
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