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 5574255 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 26507125 epoch_slot_no: 414325 block_no: 5574078 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 11446 time: 2021-04-10 16:50:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53156f35b1cb6c10ccbee58ac837ee06969687b2cc33a6c69a829cdf5a2ccb6aBlock Operator
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