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 5589028 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 26809356 epoch_slot_no: 284556 block_no: 5588851 slot_leader_id: 5300224 size: 4615 time: 2021-04-14 04:47:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe02d5a4c979c05ae6a77cedd600e236ec16bd61220316e9d619aed72948b6d0fBlock Operator
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