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 5578494 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26591383 epoch_slot_no: 66583 block_no: 5578317 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 3034 time: 2021-04-11 16:14:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c0228ad7623c8630ee5a2cb80c19b6c49ec05e8c141610c29a065a9f874bcd1Block Operator
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