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 5572775 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26477042 epoch_slot_no: 384242 block_no: 5572598 slot_leader_id: 4590483 size: 23512 time: 2021-04-10 08:28:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b5d146d3aa54fd510cdd3cbf80b95ebdc69945f1bed437b7f8d2e4246a6594aBlock Operator
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