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 5581948 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26663203 epoch_slot_no: 138403 block_no: 5581771 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 11160 time: 2021-04-12 12:11:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee8377ed6d85e1cf0b5c6ff9e0c17784d8be6edc4fd411e9b9bf3b10de633987Block Operator
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