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 5587547 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26777933 epoch_slot_no: 253133 block_no: 5587370 slot_leader_id: 5515076 size: 5360 time: 2021-04-13 20:03:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf8dee44e638f972c47f8bb4209e00eea50b1cef9069c0399913f695854186dc0Block Operator
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