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 5580442 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26632257 epoch_slot_no: 107457 block_no: 5580265 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 3591 time: 2021-04-12 03:35:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe8c72d9a136e3f66b5b2b23b1332615abfceb12fab022c3797db10851764713Block Operator
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