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 5580577 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26634936 epoch_slot_no: 110136 block_no: 5580400 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 3055 time: 2021-04-12 04:20:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5c926eadb727d9af8d02f23ff7146431f03ef9a7ddf3c5d2042b21039086d82Block Operator
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