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 5580122 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26625587 epoch_slot_no: 100787 block_no: 5579945 slot_leader_id: 4692997 size: 4150 time: 2021-04-12 01:44:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80e51bbfa4631f18f4e1c2015b6a9917520ba170618a6602295e3be3385d0ba8Block Operator
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