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 5575572 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 26533370 epoch_slot_no: 8570 block_no: 5575395 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 6515 time: 2021-04-11 00:07:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a083816d2ba35dbe02d8f0bb570ac001331083a3e899b4ff2cdb409d5ac1be8Block Operator
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