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 5573396 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26489336 epoch_slot_no: 396536 block_no: 5573219 slot_leader_id: 4733300 size: 410 time: 2021-04-10 11:53:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8def4b693e6ec861cbe98e7086d8f92bd5c646509de0637c412d3a121013e28dBlock Operator
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