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 5579973 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26622367 epoch_slot_no: 97567 block_no: 5579796 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 11466 time: 2021-04-12 00:50:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ad87e6abf14a77c4bfd1d5d8cffa3cfedc7b3520790ac2ace243a8bf843ac5fBlock Operator
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