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 5586451 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 26755648 epoch_slot_no: 230848 block_no: 5586274 slot_leader_id: 4992149 size: 17690 time: 2021-04-13 13:52:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1148f5947af3830ca21e7a5083354c39dc96c4f20d5e631d3f946a3e014018fdBlock Operator
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