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 5596583 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 31 slot_no: 26971461 epoch_slot_no: 14661 block_no: 5596406 slot_leader_id: 5575233 size: 12796 time: 2021-04-16 01:49:12 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae9cfd09a00641f5f3f75b03592d92f42eb75076a23a91684516ffdc9c7991bdBlock Operator
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