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 5573344 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26488412 epoch_slot_no: 395612 block_no: 5573167 slot_leader_id: 5538932 size: 2954 time: 2021-04-10 11:38:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4fc79210cbbdcabeeaa77780d8dc10d1b82677cd7674b130ba73eacf94b3a5eBlock Operator
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