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 5580372 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26630790 epoch_slot_no: 105990 block_no: 5580195 slot_leader_id: 5129168 size: 3931 time: 2021-04-12 03:11:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f3e9f708959c59a9400cd936d313ffd09e3a1b80c49e163361a31aaf5863c0bBlock Operator
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