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 5596549 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 65 slot_no: 26970748 epoch_slot_no: 13948 block_no: 5596372 slot_leader_id: 4981421 size: 31309 time: 2021-04-16 01:37:19 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaffcb488dabe3d40bd4c21d2cdda8380a3561acd6d3ce39456b35d4d14b9355Block Operator
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