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 5577249 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26567543 epoch_slot_no: 42743 block_no: 5577072 slot_leader_id: 4731801 size: 3296 time: 2021-04-11 09:37:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b30fb0c91f9db29f109c2deb1cb92e57f3d2a4519e527e2c296af27d66a4488Block Operator
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