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 5580019 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26623299 epoch_slot_no: 98499 block_no: 5579842 slot_leader_id: 5386156 size: 1541 time: 2021-04-12 01:06:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106708fa7860fff7c8ae47d16ad9539a18aea5af53cc39be90fedd83bb5bc589Block Operator
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