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 5590314 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26835858 epoch_slot_no: 311058 block_no: 5590137 slot_leader_id: 4557019 size: 1037 time: 2021-04-14 12:09:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8255db5504f3dbe5412d520aba3b367aa0d09ff9e920e3eafb03a3fbc159bbc1Block Operator
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