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 5583361 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26692367 epoch_slot_no: 167567 block_no: 5583184 slot_leader_id: 4664160 size: 2216 time: 2021-04-12 20:17:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52e69047e4661a486a77131022950cca9fcc89f3dbc6effd5bd1079176c6e80aBlock Operator
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