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 5568888 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26397621 epoch_slot_no: 304821 block_no: 5568711 slot_leader_id: 5394655 size: 8050 time: 2021-04-09 10:25:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b057374034c8ed88575aa5a3d511b4f884e98e34ee965b73550f8e6ff8d59eBlock Operator
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