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 5591500 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26861585 epoch_slot_no: 336785 block_no: 5591323 slot_leader_id: 5101102 size: 8859 time: 2021-04-14 19:17:56 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca7a77ceb434556d6df3a320e45098d0a60fc09b935b7e2ea0a4d80c9efa5be2Block Operator
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