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 5574177 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26505727 epoch_slot_no: 412927 block_no: 5574000 slot_leader_id: 4654290 size: 7856 time: 2021-04-10 16:26:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50c14fd6865465fdb682e5887e0b60aa6668c0f633ace22e732e2904825d6836Block Operator
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