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 5586117 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26748671 epoch_slot_no: 223871 block_no: 5585940 slot_leader_id: 5412073 size: 3236 time: 2021-04-13 11:56:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be4cce4948e6502c34f4d6c7db637ff2a3ceb5fa3f219b58a1a59eb75b273c8Block Operator
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