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 5575135 Details
Epoch: 258 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26524563 epoch_slot_no: 431763 block_no: 5574958 slot_leader_id: 5538972 size: 9036 time: 2021-04-10 21:40:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa27916fe99e5835a8dff5cb9096b63055c45ca6b53a50057b668c8d49827d96bBlock Operator
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