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 5587488 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 26776831 epoch_slot_no: 252031 block_no: 5587311 slot_leader_id: 4594429 size: 20207 time: 2021-04-13 19:45:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea5d5656618dc7db1609dc3c8b88905d3d5b677bfa337da3c803c0f45e18a697Block Operator
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