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 5588744 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 26803363 epoch_slot_no: 278563 block_no: 5588567 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 10077 time: 2021-04-14 03:07:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b771c4ffe8d8f4dc99fa4a2fa79fafc201c467c12287fbc16a4929e38939335Block Operator
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