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 5578176 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26584815 epoch_slot_no: 60015 block_no: 5577999 slot_leader_id: 4559410 size: 9211 time: 2021-04-11 14:25:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x135e50fd99480fb3142b1b1062c2d31ef63e423230f1f81c971239b28f2899faBlock Operator
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