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 5584906 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26724811 epoch_slot_no: 200011 block_no: 5584729 slot_leader_id: 4559599 size: 2757 time: 2021-04-13 05:18:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1ff007a42b9e4c711a1f0be4e129a9ab3dc676d365f00fcab5ef88350d58dbBlock Operator
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