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 5583655 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26698532 epoch_slot_no: 173732 block_no: 5583478 slot_leader_id: 4677958 size: 16842 time: 2021-04-12 22:00:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fde7529345931018c748c28d389cb254c387f7f3f34dc5efef6c025305f399dBlock Operator
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