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 5584426 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 26714764 epoch_slot_no: 189964 block_no: 5584249 slot_leader_id: 5262262 size: 20301 time: 2021-04-13 02:30:55 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf29ec40d324cb6c3cca46250f90f6b5dd9b7d7eba677670d2b6b8852f4b4f3daBlock Operator
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