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 5588461 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26796893 epoch_slot_no: 272093 block_no: 5588284 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 8802 time: 2021-04-14 01:19:44 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e35a6580df2ba8bec31009996053f1e23cc25fd8b16f60d1b6749276a45c1c0Block Operator
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