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 5587629 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26779511 epoch_slot_no: 254711 block_no: 5587452 slot_leader_id: 5472368 size: 3262 time: 2021-04-13 20:30:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106b9c38e4d89caebc72cbf7b7c6944744f6b89da315f20fc7797c3ca989d5f2Block Operator
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