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 5586475 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 26756207 epoch_slot_no: 231407 block_no: 5586298 slot_leader_id: 5514322 size: 28351 time: 2021-04-13 14:01:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17e0ec10c4b0cc92dedd99a448f98216a79d9d40df6b5c85960649aadc6f6712Block Operator
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