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 5586682 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 51 slot_no: 26760680 epoch_slot_no: 235880 block_no: 5586505 slot_leader_id: 5023459 size: 24375 time: 2021-04-13 15:16:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5b7af93ff709cdbfc77d3a6a5088347bb6485e065626be8a8229766285d00bdBlock Operator
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