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 5574265 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26507435 epoch_slot_no: 414635 block_no: 5574088 slot_leader_id: 4573058 size: 3571 time: 2021-04-10 16:55:26 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd56ee12bba51040a830a06df97e9f9f5a3f7a97e6b29dd3904a88d6a09dc41a6Block Operator
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