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 5585852 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26743145 epoch_slot_no: 218345 block_no: 5585675 slot_leader_id: 5450258 size: 2583 time: 2021-04-13 10:23:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd34bbb50584fd65007c631b455a4291c02bb3645d7e3d80ecfa9d9c966a74d99Block Operator
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