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 5589398 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26816857 epoch_slot_no: 292057 block_no: 5589221 slot_leader_id: 4558149 size: 18045 time: 2021-04-14 06:52:28 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x848745f2c0d0d130fbaa9f443516be117cf0b2400c7447da63a20528fc74d854Block Operator
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