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 5596691 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 12 slot_no: 26973558 epoch_slot_no: 16758 block_no: 5596514 slot_leader_id: 4960753 size: 5055 time: 2021-04-16 02:24:09 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd885851a5ebf0d020f47a702b010c82298a19e6185badb9d94a4bf68f7148aafBlock Operator
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