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 5588053 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 26788581 epoch_slot_no: 263781 block_no: 5587876 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 7824 time: 2021-04-13 23:01:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x443e5979df2cd40f72e861732c02c75b8f9cfa9d6fe3a1628d6b6dffd9a09a8dBlock Operator
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