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 5584392 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26714042 epoch_slot_no: 189242 block_no: 5584215 slot_leader_id: 4555520 size: 15445 time: 2021-04-13 02:18:53 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38a647b4eb8feacf53891f64b3f5652cd2bf1453668a3c52c8a193ecef79925aBlock Operator
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