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 5588700 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26801829 epoch_slot_no: 277029 block_no: 5588523 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 7990 time: 2021-04-14 02:42:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x392727d4d0d49e4df8687e37c893ee180922178c4c973a08011977cede89b2acBlock Operator
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