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 5583630 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26698012 epoch_slot_no: 173212 block_no: 5583453 slot_leader_id: 5281457 size: 4213 time: 2021-04-12 21:51:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46f2f62986d729f0fa85a8eb98ad8ceb07747f48c64da7854bf03bf203fbb6d9Block Operator
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