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 5572758 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26476687 epoch_slot_no: 383887 block_no: 5572581 slot_leader_id: 5472928 size: 7229 time: 2021-04-10 08:22:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82ead02b9155ba7f2a923fa836573f3eb3244d922c0092b49744c48cc00538bBlock Operator
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