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 5586582 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26758499 epoch_slot_no: 233699 block_no: 5586405 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 10829 time: 2021-04-13 14:39:50 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6227d86e065dc9f5c33ffb2240b5d56c064ae13637711be7a7c45581b50edf6eBlock Operator
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