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 5573871 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26499468 epoch_slot_no: 406668 block_no: 5573694 slot_leader_id: 5449400 size: 3444 time: 2021-04-10 14:42:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8757716bd6e108d7d1c5295b5b33b512adf4e7d91b603e1ad462701c6b201a0fBlock Operator
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