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 5582606 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 26676703 epoch_slot_no: 151903 block_no: 5582429 slot_leader_id: 5467444 size: 6783 time: 2021-04-12 15:56:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8177827f8960c7641786bca4f4ad8c2986507b5aa55d4932c0ee676e12c88e66Block Operator
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