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 5568695 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26393399 epoch_slot_no: 300599 block_no: 5568518 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 1640 time: 2021-04-09 09:14:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b0257b9dd4e4708e49229ff7e5eef178e36cc98e67d2214308a5024572b20b0Block Operator
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