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 5583641 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 26698210 epoch_slot_no: 173410 block_no: 5583464 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 13904 time: 2021-04-12 21:55:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x347dfe18c1f52767eac375facb4204ff04f741269b22982de962d57d706eced5Block Operator
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