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 5588195 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26791522 epoch_slot_no: 266722 block_no: 5588018 slot_leader_id: 5023704 size: 9253 time: 2021-04-13 23:50:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0989690bae7d7985592c6b1e35329550f64d1aceb5960731f1243085c78271bfBlock Operator
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