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 5585742 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 39 slot_no: 26740943 epoch_slot_no: 216143 block_no: 5585565 slot_leader_id: 5324599 size: 15680 time: 2021-04-13 09:47:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd5b47b90d77fc978ec20c207897fb8a23ef6c7968e6849815b5bc0729afcf97Block Operator
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