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 5577598 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26573700 epoch_slot_no: 48900 block_no: 5577421 slot_leader_id: 5087208 size: 7046 time: 2021-04-11 11:19:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a0c127e42765ad224555d1b88ca67a70ef33c94db6c7e77b6b3dcd574a4e88Block Operator
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