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 5580516 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26633729 epoch_slot_no: 108929 block_no: 5580339 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 33542 time: 2021-04-12 04:00:20 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f56fd7d175e8f98a4037d40536451fd8798230c0b8ebdd6c000a9a7fdf9b31dBlock Operator
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