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 5588168 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26790975 epoch_slot_no: 266175 block_no: 5587991 slot_leader_id: 4556690 size: 6676 time: 2021-04-13 23:41:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89e853863fcd76b2778a8eb3018351e6bd907b78cbb2e9c4cb0f6a3324332b88Block Operator
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