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 5588170 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26791007 epoch_slot_no: 266207 block_no: 5587993 slot_leader_id: 4561939 size: 4531 time: 2021-04-13 23:41:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1978070655fb1bfd22f77f233b2c1d60daee9c30a4a22be0a2e58629b01f3f32Block Operator
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