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 5590529 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 26840231 epoch_slot_no: 315431 block_no: 5590352 slot_leader_id: 5545054 size: 30862 time: 2021-04-14 13:22:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x431fc6088c32ac5678f97ddd4bbf1d2aa5b51729a1bb5df1c3ea20bee17c477eBlock Operator
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