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 5581458 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26652887 epoch_slot_no: 128087 block_no: 5581281 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 2990 time: 2021-04-12 09:19:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7e10fb31208ce610dd0f50addda8601df1e611fe92f1a778509283466ce5ebbBlock Operator
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