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 5580702 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 26637196 epoch_slot_no: 112396 block_no: 5580525 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 11668 time: 2021-04-12 04:58:07 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf72281a5e939e63f25f6e73b9aa8df66146622cfb6a51c0cd87edb93641bf06fBlock Operator
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