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 5587791 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 26782367 epoch_slot_no: 257567 block_no: 5587614 slot_leader_id: 4568166 size: 13079 time: 2021-04-13 21:17:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26f4ab82881effdbdab7c646676a7a20a008e7a4fa2a3a157de1b1d61845c1bfBlock Operator
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