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 5568698 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26393501 epoch_slot_no: 300701 block_no: 5568521 slot_leader_id: 5568698 size: 5820 time: 2021-04-09 09:16:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe18e89045575cd6baab4dd8c50968d363b76034c17d5acb774523e5200cfe010Block Operator
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