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 5586196 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26750373 epoch_slot_no: 225573 block_no: 5586019 slot_leader_id: 5549810 size: 7095 time: 2021-04-13 12:24:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4360098c6644cacd18963eb1a32201fc2c75bd142300046cd3e4afb679e177f0Block Operator
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