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 5568702 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26393566 epoch_slot_no: 300766 block_no: 5568525 slot_leader_id: 5492625 size: 3974 time: 2021-04-09 09:17:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1f4932a04e070754805eada56fceb09060b0647a712406e142932d33902a872Block Operator
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