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 5587759 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26781762 epoch_slot_no: 256962 block_no: 5587582 slot_leader_id: 5121282 size: 12200 time: 2021-04-13 21:07:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa163eaa0934c2df025e73751b141a7f493e687671b992633372812584eca7b66Block Operator
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