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 5580787 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26639181 epoch_slot_no: 114381 block_no: 5580610 slot_leader_id: 4759508 size: 2141 time: 2021-04-12 05:31:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85d49b878847bcdce867080f9feb1a5fc9e476deda78518818b66d774e915a4dBlock Operator
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