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 5577265 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26567806 epoch_slot_no: 43006 block_no: 5577088 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 10931 time: 2021-04-11 09:41:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x488de1b8316c0b719ff04879d90c6405a4ae3fe6817135a86d1263849a5b97b3Block Operator
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