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 5579351 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26608864 epoch_slot_no: 84064 block_no: 5579174 slot_leader_id: 5118858 size: 10657 time: 2021-04-11 21:05:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfac97ba232dde987750ad26630792ac308bc36c266b0926631fff63eb8bfaddBlock Operator
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