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 5580851 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26640942 epoch_slot_no: 116142 block_no: 5580674 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 11881 time: 2021-04-12 06:00:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476175b421c0ace5dcfcf1da1a643708199b1c11a21777f1c8d628118d001095Block Operator
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