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 5573854 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26499147 epoch_slot_no: 406347 block_no: 5573677 slot_leader_id: 4764127 size: 2565 time: 2021-04-10 14:37:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x711b75c40ab44e2d28cbd2cc9a2587ab68b241bcb3f921410651dabff8981e0aBlock Operator
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