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 5595347 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26943475 epoch_slot_no: 418675 block_no: 5595170 slot_leader_id: 5279875 size: 12457 time: 2021-04-15 18:02:46 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160a03118d3e9759dab9f8c0d10ca3b40254620280228da8647a6f33e8dec5cdBlock Operator
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