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 5576073 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26544180 epoch_slot_no: 19380 block_no: 5575896 slot_leader_id: 4601213 size: 14479 time: 2021-04-11 03:07:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe673cdf7407ef403e81c2b4422f1586eb87647a44cc5c3409a662b695dca3eb9Block Operator
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