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 5573784 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26497835 epoch_slot_no: 405035 block_no: 5573607 slot_leader_id: 5087193 size: 9830 time: 2021-04-10 14:15:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed40fd44eafa713086b173a6c8608d8105ac1445c0d880a0425eeae5753b58e3Block Operator
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