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 5596781 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 26975380 epoch_slot_no: 18580 block_no: 5596604 slot_leader_id: 4556102 size: 5785 time: 2021-04-16 02:54:31 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9693d19b4f987f9d380ac444bd53a6bd42065bf0fc241d96c8b1dc10baec051fBlock Operator
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