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 5586655 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 42 slot_no: 26760134 epoch_slot_no: 235334 block_no: 5586478 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 27506 time: 2021-04-13 15:07:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ae924e097f7b2be551a3c2cf37b26354976ae80a31edb25d6628852f74ba068Block Operator
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