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 5581688 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26657626 epoch_slot_no: 132826 block_no: 5581511 slot_leader_id: 4964312 size: 5365 time: 2021-04-12 10:38:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc01b329a767beef93e1f40952f1ec4c68a1fc51922b760684585f50edae1a655Block Operator
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