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 5574380 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26509579 epoch_slot_no: 416779 block_no: 5574203 slot_leader_id: 4604187 size: 6595 time: 2021-04-10 17:31:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92c1e77c3b8db473e8d358fc2c21905c426a8e74b10ebeed54563df87da2ca23Block Operator
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