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 5596735 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 26974463 epoch_slot_no: 17663 block_no: 5596558 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 19661 time: 2021-04-16 02:39:14 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cca1f4096abc533d5e2fa7a7ff886496ded5992b83deb56b05f01922c9898a4Block Operator
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