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 5579439 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 26610518 epoch_slot_no: 85718 block_no: 5579262 slot_leader_id: 5343663 size: 20366 time: 2021-04-11 21:33:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x072de1188aadf1f11fa0c62ee646c983af64a3730ba3a91af3b7017ef734e1cdBlock Operator
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