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 5584011 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26705529 epoch_slot_no: 180729 block_no: 5583834 slot_leader_id: 5476184 size: 25606 time: 2021-04-12 23:57:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e3d503a1b997de03f0bdfc4032d06167ad71be6f34e4f278221fbce34f8e411Block Operator
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