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 5588811 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 26804717 epoch_slot_no: 279917 block_no: 5588634 slot_leader_id: 5575371 size: 18139 time: 2021-04-14 03:30:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x249a632003fc8b5f71dc708804e9840ff854fd9404a2d6cdb82e86c4e0329c28Block Operator
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