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 5587736 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 15 slot_no: 26781367 epoch_slot_no: 256567 block_no: 5587559 slot_leader_id: 5343290 size: 6386 time: 2021-04-13 21:00:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16c026aea691557d0923fb4d8e50c22bb0de33dbc44cd8e4c42b7e0ff8a3b2cdBlock Operator
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