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 5589377 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26816419 epoch_slot_no: 291619 block_no: 5589200 slot_leader_id: 5412102 size: 13874 time: 2021-04-14 06:45:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b3c0ad4f44fa39220b73669161ef5439e294023661d0d28ab0c02a894f68fa4Block Operator
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