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 5588439 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26796372 epoch_slot_no: 271572 block_no: 5588262 slot_leader_id: 5120671 size: 2482 time: 2021-04-14 01:11:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x194ade678d7865b6517a96fa24e64c7cda37021dbd9e337a2528550be9b624ffBlock Operator
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