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 5570325 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26425978 epoch_slot_no: 333178 block_no: 5570148 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 4257 time: 2021-04-09 18:17:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x975324295833e679c41eb1cab884069f4f2c77364cfc250074c97fea27b7e9a0Block Operator
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