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 5575270 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26527470 epoch_slot_no: 2670 block_no: 5575093 slot_leader_id: 4960121 size: 7089 time: 2021-04-10 22:29:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95b18b8efcac018497fe9edd49030e5249d6ea805710ebc696d9c59bc0fcbcb5Block Operator
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