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 5584196 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26709356 epoch_slot_no: 184556 block_no: 5584019 slot_leader_id: 5246212 size: 248 time: 2021-04-13 01:00:47 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23ec8768fe52e1df6a63a556552d41060eb1501d2b5f5806e5aa85c5b1683f3fBlock Operator
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