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 5587795 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26782432 epoch_slot_no: 257632 block_no: 5587618 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 3687 time: 2021-04-13 21:18:43 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0b35ac3a5e0611652bc71daec270a5288da443998ad82cc25ca8de48e5d21e70Block Operator
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