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 5584680 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 26720253 epoch_slot_no: 195453 block_no: 5584503 slot_leader_id: 5533443 size: 20635 time: 2021-04-13 04:02:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad7455a34696ee01e622511f2cae6d63def99a9d6f4bfce8fa42213c14868a72Block Operator
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