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 5575386 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26529603 epoch_slot_no: 4803 block_no: 5575209 slot_leader_id: 5456351 size: 2349 time: 2021-04-10 23:04:54 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaaa2a83c09adb640e408f5b0fa12b2c301ba5f06804932078e6cb22ff1fc718Block Operator
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