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 5594779 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 20 slot_no: 26931228 epoch_slot_no: 406428 block_no: 5594602 slot_leader_id: 5304886 size: 8284 time: 2021-04-15 14:38:39 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d390af0a06bb0badae57c82ed8be7855aadc056d90f359d2bf31b8c2fd0d6b5Block Operator
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