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 5594573 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26926975 epoch_slot_no: 402175 block_no: 5594396 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 4211 time: 2021-04-15 13:27:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d9e6e22b385fd27845e43ff0e4a9b138c476580fd34f7c684890cf7e63b71feBlock Operator
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