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 5596230 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 26964250 epoch_slot_no: 7450 block_no: 5596053 slot_leader_id: 5512512 size: 3347 time: 2021-04-15 23:49:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x492d2a3e7a3131232f26341e99ca333da3accd7e61fe32fa05de810a9c25f10bBlock Operator
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