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 5582290 Details
Epoch: 259Number of transactions in block: 8
slot_no: 26670566
epoch_slot_no: 145766
block_no: 5582113
slot_leader_id: 5236443
size: 3293
time: 2021-04-12 14:14:17
proto_major: 4
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xede99f9eba33411466cee2c08aa2db6c78acb3788c6aee0704e1ba1fe8326836
Block Operator
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