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 5577979 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26580801 epoch_slot_no: 56001 block_no: 5577802 slot_leader_id: 5512399 size: 9043 time: 2021-04-11 13:18:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef2cb6aac9c844dea33624765e888a0d7614e204c4ac5c12465bca23e389efaeBlock Operator
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