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 5570266 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 33 slot_no: 26424691 epoch_slot_no: 331891 block_no: 5570089 slot_leader_id: 5534914 size: 24309 time: 2021-04-09 17:56:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8e9ea2f51ccaa76164581739d3e7a533e20e95c862072436704ac30b3c39107Block Operator
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