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 5586003 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26746100 epoch_slot_no: 221300 block_no: 5585826 slot_leader_id: 4898491 size: 13456 time: 2021-04-13 11:13:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2548644c7490aa94a996500d82e95719f82fc4aa8ef658581ff31c306ffb8daeBlock Operator
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