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 5574343 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26508870 epoch_slot_no: 416070 block_no: 5574166 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 4276 time: 2021-04-10 17:19:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94fc3034fab0ab838f5f18a01647149d7c0f6448af3fa8333714e316d40fd533Block Operator
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