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 5595656 Details
Epoch: 259 Number of transactions in block: 19 slot_no: 26950198 epoch_slot_no: 425398 block_no: 5595479 slot_leader_id: 4800590 size: 7245 time: 2021-04-15 19:54:49 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8fa130b4b674ee8f373f2b20033a71572e8e2df9bdae601d55777aa629b05a1Block Operator
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