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 5585614 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26738468 epoch_slot_no: 213668 block_no: 5585437 slot_leader_id: 5221109 size: 1570 time: 2021-04-13 09:05:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ffa139bdf86efd9e1dca3ad069e06e00d5403e375f76d42429b49cd8a2bdf6aBlock Operator
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