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 5576259 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26547701 epoch_slot_no: 22901 block_no: 5576082 slot_leader_id: 5416215 size: 2299 time: 2021-04-11 04:06:32 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34ddb29b81c2ddb2044ae1e3ba69f80cdff2149e057cd21178e74ba27060ed16Block Operator
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