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 5587149 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26769957 epoch_slot_no: 245157 block_no: 5586972 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 6800 time: 2021-04-13 17:50:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x377a571bdd5654124c2296056a7fa5dbb31c6aa0c9651ccbe03c0ef12ff0f478Block Operator
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