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 5596345 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 30 slot_no: 26966799 epoch_slot_no: 9999 block_no: 5596168 slot_leader_id: 4900604 size: 16545 time: 2021-04-16 00:31:30 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae45af63571640db6c4b9d297592af31bc6233a23c829ac98dbe1a6c75e10b82Block Operator
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