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 5578724 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 26595784 epoch_slot_no: 70984 block_no: 5578547 slot_leader_id: 5083768 size: 10468 time: 2021-04-11 17:27:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ad23a6e41027d6fc669dd2cceb71eae46a52efa008d940455261e959e31a396Block Operator
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