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 5573977 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 26501890 epoch_slot_no: 409090 block_no: 5573800 slot_leader_id: 5386015 size: 46773 time: 2021-04-10 15:23:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae4ed3cb8ce332f774d78a67209c0bed62b6c5853b99c0bd53779d18f65185edBlock Operator
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