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 5595355 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 26943638 epoch_slot_no: 418838 block_no: 5595178 slot_leader_id: 4567594 size: 3206 time: 2021-04-15 18:05:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1947c1373ed4f52458df3b15ea79cabf99909298f35505a1092cf421d4ecee8cBlock Operator
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