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 5574417 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26510172 epoch_slot_no: 417372 block_no: 5574240 slot_leader_id: 4876178 size: 11348 time: 2021-04-10 17:41:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd35c96722cf8238bc2107e1ec4a16bd338a8490b4c028b54a0ecc696ecf9ae80Block Operator
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