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 5594380 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26922627 epoch_slot_no: 397827 block_no: 5594203 slot_leader_id: 4659694 size: 17507 time: 2021-04-15 12:15:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77ade3258acc094a9cfbaa8e777f06a217c1ec9a94813e275b9cf0a30fee762cBlock Operator
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