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 5596517 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 43 slot_no: 26970187 epoch_slot_no: 13387 block_no: 5596340 slot_leader_id: 4631411 size: 21840 time: 2021-04-16 01:27:58 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e158a35ef395bb1974d51e6b7e1413002d710aa3bcad42d0cbff46a70e2bcb0Block Operator
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