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 5581603 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26655960 epoch_slot_no: 131160 block_no: 5581426 slot_leader_id: 5495880 size: 713 time: 2021-04-12 10:10:51 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e3b03cbd3dd69c7d2985fa6f2cd1828783cd2211ca1948e955b2d469444670Block Operator
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