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 5578141 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26584251 epoch_slot_no: 59451 block_no: 5577964 slot_leader_id: 4575489 size: 11918 time: 2021-04-11 14:15:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5164470e8b3620350868ac411d4116d069bc6b764d872a87a88dfb085a89d50bBlock Operator
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