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 5574350 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 38 slot_no: 26509056 epoch_slot_no: 416256 block_no: 5574173 slot_leader_id: 5452949 size: 34353 time: 2021-04-10 17:22:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be8447895bdf447bfd4195c406a185cae206fd3b9d2c2def28028db9975d41fBlock Operator
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