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 5587837 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 67 slot_no: 26783414 epoch_slot_no: 258614 block_no: 5587660 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 26255 time: 2021-04-13 21:35:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x198b5e9864493bb6cf6fe149f743a6e8914723ecad7250d0daf698bbb552b298Block Operator
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