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 5591482 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26861207 epoch_slot_no: 336407 block_no: 5591305 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 2920 time: 2021-04-14 19:11:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x127a810a2003dda3952a68452799fbf1714f2fbbfc62f556a360800289eea902Block Operator
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