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 5596137 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 26962172 epoch_slot_no: 5372 block_no: 5595960 slot_leader_id: 5116252 size: 2275 time: 2021-04-15 23:14:23 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda61ede0bd128b4ee966c06019f54e87273393911489e53c485c8a3daf8387b3Block Operator
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