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 5590664 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 41 slot_no: 26843233 epoch_slot_no: 318433 block_no: 5590487 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 33783 time: 2021-04-14 14:12:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0d3ed5a07b9c929c30029cb52e11d8812e59e5e5c793da4e7fa12469bf4c94dBlock Operator
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