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 5576900 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26560717 epoch_slot_no: 35917 block_no: 5576723 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 4638 time: 2021-04-11 07:43:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdfda659a341a91b13fbd46a5dc098f66ee1e4e7f1ec97c0f9defe1f0f7aa058Block Operator
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