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 5576681 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26556047 epoch_slot_no: 31247 block_no: 5576504 slot_leader_id: 5576681 size: 11905 time: 2021-04-11 06:25:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3070c4211ac30a8b3ee0a8bdff0240528d5f4d9000f45933ea0eef61fca9204fBlock Operator
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