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 5589557 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 60 slot_no: 26820121 epoch_slot_no: 295321 block_no: 5589380 slot_leader_id: 4983198 size: 27590 time: 2021-04-14 07:46:52 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x744f8bdfed21498122a91639cf10e66d2b49e2eaba556f1b8a36feb8b15f9766Block Operator
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