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 5572074 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26463216 epoch_slot_no: 370416 block_no: 5571897 slot_leader_id: 5279179 size: 2588 time: 2021-04-10 04:38:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b371dbc40d576c130eaaee2f611fe76f9811d8dda8c4fcb90b9c833411e0129Block Operator
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