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 5574319 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 26508415 epoch_slot_no: 415615 block_no: 5574142 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 17914 time: 2021-04-10 17:11:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94911610edc5305f2c05f557dfbc85b211dd3399db2494fb58ae6c660b7e38bdBlock Operator
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