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 5579803 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26618886 epoch_slot_no: 94086 block_no: 5579626 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 2253 time: 2021-04-11 23:52:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05bd04a413d3bd3d0e2fecfc65e8e22ef424cbc1463a88234d34b1ed70d9886fBlock Operator
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