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 5572642 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26474491 epoch_slot_no: 381691 block_no: 5572465 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 10250 time: 2021-04-10 07:46:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x328f6d918f941b029629f5418f6bd7e259d4abe971e755fa1a12b438c5f8d21cBlock Operator
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