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 5588855 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26805630 epoch_slot_no: 280830 block_no: 5588678 slot_leader_id: 5588855 size: 9165 time: 2021-04-14 03:45:21 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a25a3fba95be1d1bde8886d7e55ff7790eaddb26da37eee1d32311767a5e0ecBlock Operator
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