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 5570358 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26426810 epoch_slot_no: 334010 block_no: 5570181 slot_leader_id: 5279994 size: 5161 time: 2021-04-09 18:31:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b1333ce5d85031e3d98ba841c28390e5d3f430e54b2386e3b709367ba6159f1Block Operator
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