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 5585698 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26740170 epoch_slot_no: 215370 block_no: 5585521 slot_leader_id: 4555390 size: 11683 time: 2021-04-13 09:34:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68461c8a5d2b49dc9772b5b1b2847c678e4114d8a62977656a443b0b7c40a72aBlock Operator
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