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 5576728 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26556861 epoch_slot_no: 32061 block_no: 5576551 slot_leader_id: 4586341 size: 4679 time: 2021-04-11 06:39:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c0f7986f21c9774ee9664a2959af9ffb45f72c10576c5d6cbe4f189bb2a37e1Block Operator
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