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 5588429 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 40 slot_no: 26796186 epoch_slot_no: 271386 block_no: 5588252 slot_leader_id: 4571982 size: 14907 time: 2021-04-14 01:07:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97ed08b175dbf6221e4402880fd51e2a24f56d9934f44a8186aa6894c1b48464Block Operator
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