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 5577185 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26566087 epoch_slot_no: 41287 block_no: 5577008 slot_leader_id: 4567800 size: 4793 time: 2021-04-11 09:12:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2f5a00dd76ed03e608734a04697a21227339ed99e1b20ce237073f73bd42a71Block Operator
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