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 5587914 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26785177 epoch_slot_no: 260377 block_no: 5587737 slot_leader_id: 5335063 size: 5579 time: 2021-04-13 22:04:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf77a312f16a32cec63464452575b3bbe36ce6f93fa78b381dcc621cb975b1870Block Operator
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