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 5596320 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 26966254 epoch_slot_no: 9454 block_no: 5596143 slot_leader_id: 5257656 size: 2655 time: 2021-04-16 00:22:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51da1f9320db290c252842ae505dd114e3f2b3ebb4ec9f6e933c29a0676a7e8eBlock Operator
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