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 5584208 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26709740 epoch_slot_no: 184940 block_no: 5584031 slot_leader_id: 5048264 size: 21958 time: 2021-04-13 01:07:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82c949835ebb50a85f3cef36df83d27fe1029b0a59f4dc21a03cf996102b8a2aBlock Operator
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