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 5586146 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26749315 epoch_slot_no: 224515 block_no: 5585969 slot_leader_id: 5479171 size: 4486 time: 2021-04-13 12:06:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff9b48d6a10a8ec02d6aee0545379391bc677da104f3173bd311fb38d17aeb17Block Operator
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