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 5596483 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 26969608 epoch_slot_no: 12808 block_no: 5596306 slot_leader_id: 4583034 size: 13843 time: 2021-04-16 01:18:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb69343fce1b828cf052efd8683537099d49a699630a6e5dcfd96ad6dbc49932Block Operator
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