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 5590862 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 26847609 epoch_slot_no: 322809 block_no: 5590685 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 13609 time: 2021-04-14 15:25:00 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfafff0f1326f3a203af7fe3338a969803518e3d2c2fa5e03d36768a53af10c72Block Operator
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