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 5587129 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 44 slot_no: 26769623 epoch_slot_no: 244823 block_no: 5586952 slot_leader_id: 5461687 size: 20935 time: 2021-04-13 17:45:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa474f416280d4243df5fb9ac95342f2ce06fa7b94e1aa6309b94c79c7446f45eBlock Operator
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