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 5594611 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26927627 epoch_slot_no: 402827 block_no: 5594434 slot_leader_id: 5433649 size: 3673 time: 2021-04-15 13:38:38 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x244adf4e921eddea1d4b5f3cc317fb13418267c16818a36945b842dc1b41cfd7Block Operator
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