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 5577170 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 26565734 epoch_slot_no: 40934 block_no: 5576993 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 6318 time: 2021-04-11 09:07:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd59533c24be01b2419432e07a011899e37c487de966ef2f1a2018ead9487270eBlock Operator
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