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 5576957 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26561755 epoch_slot_no: 36955 block_no: 5576780 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 6441 time: 2021-04-11 08:00:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa59e35141ca7e7b527985f036abf6946cae9a044b25a048e0a41b88550bfae63Block Operator
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