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 5580347 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26630180 epoch_slot_no: 105380 block_no: 5580170 slot_leader_id: 5466080 size: 2056 time: 2021-04-12 03:01:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08694f4141145d6274d5e2c59c2112648b9875fdb66f7004af8cf7dc7365935fBlock Operator
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