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 5596704 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26973913 epoch_slot_no: 17113 block_no: 5596527 slot_leader_id: 5525475 size: 15658 time: 2021-04-16 02:30:04 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a2aca2203dda8db48b19611c172ca8232602b037d3988fc1c025f93acd59849Block Operator
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