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 5585947 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 26744951 epoch_slot_no: 220151 block_no: 5585770 slot_leader_id: 5007924 size: 7944 time: 2021-04-13 10:54:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x543fcb6ebec1b7cfd0aa598c699cf6d3c110db69c76340c3aa72ae79f1dc97ddBlock Operator
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