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 5581328 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26650453 epoch_slot_no: 125653 block_no: 5581151 slot_leader_id: 5581328 size: 6842 time: 2021-04-12 08:39:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2418c7695c80f38f68f3b9ccf2522b88d9cdcd9f5965cfd76b48d2279df385e4Block Operator
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