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 5589890 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26827426 epoch_slot_no: 302626 block_no: 5589713 slot_leader_id: 5589890 size: 1933 time: 2021-04-14 09:48:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb560076101dac3214bde191ef2b2b24a9045794b7e0026a5ebb27619176c8087Block Operator
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