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 5590550 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 26840660 epoch_slot_no: 315860 block_no: 5590373 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 9340 time: 2021-04-14 13:29:11 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5674fff3c87d167d6024c85465b3779753060ad7b5b14b5db3e9f8b5c6e5e0aaBlock Operator
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