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 5587298 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 26772993 epoch_slot_no: 248193 block_no: 5587121 slot_leader_id: 5063926 size: 15129 time: 2021-04-13 18:41:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x955662dfd56526d1990ecfda49cccaea636881bac9f31bcce8f8006d16e1cb82Block Operator
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