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 5594160 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26918203 epoch_slot_no: 393403 block_no: 5593983 slot_leader_id: 5528695 size: 4188 time: 2021-04-15 11:01:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24102481d645008beb90a51359a0295c27094ff99a2893cd19cc63f5463a6a65Block Operator
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