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 5593983 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 26914112 epoch_slot_no: 389312 block_no: 5593806 slot_leader_id: 5176882 size: 16017 time: 2021-04-15 09:53:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6eadd011d16ad05d5424ffd50a68aaf82e7f14b200bbbbe9c828f606b687e58cBlock Operator
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