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 5596518 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 26970192 epoch_slot_no: 13392 block_no: 5596341 slot_leader_id: 4720522 size: 238 time: 2021-04-16 01:28:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa640608c834b2c5be166a4c68e1765260b4c4860b45066a10fa183e6b698d1f0Block Operator
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