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 5587591 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26778678 epoch_slot_no: 253878 block_no: 5587414 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 63645 time: 2021-04-13 20:16:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f3e6bf53e289ddb21092f8ff0fa807507e85db2daf9e09ced4a8142611e82f0Block Operator
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