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 5570898 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26438192 epoch_slot_no: 345392 block_no: 5570721 slot_leader_id: 5516984 size: 4779 time: 2021-04-09 21:41:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86afcccf6806729158910e90e141ce1076a517820a088c94e5ff4e9c1d75b2a7Block Operator
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