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 5580360 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26630472 epoch_slot_no: 105672 block_no: 5580183 slot_leader_id: 4615400 size: 1664 time: 2021-04-12 03:06:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c7c60a7a478bf9fea636266d12a1015bb002fbb6e3baef1e644dcfc85404448Block Operator
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