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 5585487 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26736199 epoch_slot_no: 211399 block_no: 5585310 slot_leader_id: 5238785 size: 5370 time: 2021-04-13 08:28:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd682c1e488b390af1437092e6a994b7a64f6eac5f4a660d4701a83b38696d1Block Operator
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