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 5578295 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26587316 epoch_slot_no: 62516 block_no: 5578118 slot_leader_id: 4656960 size: 5369 time: 2021-04-11 15:06:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x434d58dfb39408bfed96187c8f8d07dbb1badf2924d9ab4d0e57ac719444bf84Block Operator
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