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 5569479 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26410172 epoch_slot_no: 317372 block_no: 5569302 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 14299 time: 2021-04-09 13:54:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86db4c1adc0e774e6aa72d5c1d59e3849592ca20741a59d951764aa870b51838Block Operator
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