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 5578698 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26595321 epoch_slot_no: 70521 block_no: 5578521 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 12974 time: 2021-04-11 17:20:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x316cb4533a4d9cd3fc66f5608b732d874390320c4ba978809663e3b8f5274970Block Operator
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