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 5590728 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26844855 epoch_slot_no: 320055 block_no: 5590551 slot_leader_id: 4788203 size: 10189 time: 2021-04-14 14:39:06 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa471675c6d7dfea3e172ffacf8a172b6235ccce59318d1832278ab11eb311119Block Operator
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