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 5590362 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26837004 epoch_slot_no: 312204 block_no: 5590185 slot_leader_id: 4904117 size: 8669 time: 2021-04-14 12:28:15 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a42f00eb1a34790c627655a0deaaedd2550c21ff42f767b90179db73de0aa3dBlock Operator
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