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 5580481 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 26633118 epoch_slot_no: 108318 block_no: 5580304 slot_leader_id: 5004651 size: 18456 time: 2021-04-12 03:50:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0998c43430b1683f3c23697e88702ae3ca04f009c0979a54ef544c597079e36Block Operator
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