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 5595175 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 46 slot_no: 26939982 epoch_slot_no: 415182 block_no: 5594998 slot_leader_id: 5046367 size: 29337 time: 2021-04-15 17:04:33 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b860e177744b3c2ed4b0cba3fb259b4e20f170c9ec0881675ffae410fe021bcBlock Operator
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