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 5574161 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26505416 epoch_slot_no: 412616 block_no: 5573984 slot_leader_id: 4591320 size: 4916 time: 2021-04-10 16:21:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbcf23478d54a774b3e614fedd8ee619deb0539c2579b5f69f7c4e6b7c6a7201fBlock Operator
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