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 5594620 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26927787 epoch_slot_no: 402987 block_no: 5594443 slot_leader_id: 4698187 size: 2558 time: 2021-04-15 13:41:18 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d141d25d7a8239a7b16eaa3fdd95a6fc508b2d35a0c5511e4f83a443b46c683Block Operator
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