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 5590354 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26836866 epoch_slot_no: 312066 block_no: 5590177 slot_leader_id: 4787080 size: 955 time: 2021-04-14 12:25:57 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3407c0c898076cf1b69ebe6c007620ae7a1004154818dc381db619a538f8117bBlock Operator
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