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 5575057 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 48 slot_no: 26523086 epoch_slot_no: 430286 block_no: 5574880 slot_leader_id: 5509235 size: 24797 time: 2021-04-10 21:16:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81eaa2abdba89446bbcb7f825261848eed8c491eae7258b51c943cb99bf6ce28Block Operator
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