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 5582223 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26669235 epoch_slot_no: 144435 block_no: 5582046 slot_leader_id: 4579074 size: 4145 time: 2021-04-12 13:52:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08301c652dd4dcbbf73304173ba859dd7d3ce3a658914a1d3b96a4f5481c09afBlock Operator
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