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 5596202 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 78 slot_no: 26963510 epoch_slot_no: 6710 block_no: 5596025 slot_leader_id: 4649278 size: 35432 time: 2021-04-15 23:36:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1449c39429db21f9b276d950eb1a7cce1cfb3dcb2684d52b4fdb585445230287Block Operator
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