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 5589906 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26827753 epoch_slot_no: 302953 block_no: 5589729 slot_leader_id: 5385987 size: 10859 time: 2021-04-14 09:54:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9c42b0022c81434edd76a7af20cce4f04d2d76e6355eb763b687f3a8bd0a70bBlock Operator
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