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 5582356 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26671825 epoch_slot_no: 147025 block_no: 5582179 slot_leader_id: 5461739 size: 3856 time: 2021-04-12 14:35:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9789aeeb7eb1907a3db86bb4880c04a0ed50afd6092a143ddcc1311af7fa1373Block Operator
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