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 5594345 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 26921976 epoch_slot_no: 397176 block_no: 5594168 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 11236 time: 2021-04-15 12:04:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d327ee0a4098f362770fcada39dbb566e2c4a084bdb8cff6a8d19c12449a7c9Block Operator
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