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 5581467 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26653019 epoch_slot_no: 128219 block_no: 5581290 slot_leader_id: 4690935 size: 262 time: 2021-04-12 09:21:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee1781feec3df273ea467f8dbaffc8ca73243e3527d06ad4efada806afc6835Block Operator
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