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 5573904 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26500089 epoch_slot_no: 407289 block_no: 5573727 slot_leader_id: 5054516 size: 5865 time: 2021-04-10 14:53:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434518fae55b9c712ff14779d5f16fb3f012a01c3c14f923fb748f0ab722622bBlock Operator
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