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 5579766 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26618094 epoch_slot_no: 93294 block_no: 5579589 slot_leader_id: 5573548 size: 2185 time: 2021-04-11 23:39:45 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50aa3c4b6c207aa657927118d8551feca57d6ffecda3b95498759d2c68921677Block Operator
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