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 5572662 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26474783 epoch_slot_no: 381983 block_no: 5572485 slot_leader_id: 4597335 size: 7042 time: 2021-04-10 07:51:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1707ecb4baa5b21bec8fb429e78d5a2ab92f904a3d8ab58ca0ecc79e797b0bd7Block Operator
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