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 5596019 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 81 slot_no: 26959870 epoch_slot_no: 3070 block_no: 5595842 slot_leader_id: 5409679 size: 39453 time: 2021-04-15 22:36:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b1281eec55c623d0a729a0271f09a16b6ce7648bf4a872189c1dc667c5bf58bBlock Operator
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