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 5596945 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 26979010 epoch_slot_no: 22210 block_no: 5596768 slot_leader_id: 4620808 size: 1160 time: 2021-04-16 03:55:01 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4709e155c31f19c4b9fec374901934a9a821f56d7fd24a493f7854cb67c4e710Block Operator
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