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 5591017 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26851222 epoch_slot_no: 326422 block_no: 5590840 slot_leader_id: 5591017 size: 13673 time: 2021-04-14 16:25:13 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb4fd5bd7e76e922e14068f41fbeebdce1c172ec2607d7df1e1a57f6c9139526Block Operator
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