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 5578098 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 26583374 epoch_slot_no: 58574 block_no: 5577921 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 15338 time: 2021-04-11 14:01:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x95f5b7b9bdecdea3a9f7e1a74235e910b40a36faaffdbd725b277f9860c8a098Block Operator
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