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 5596964 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 18 slot_no: 26979583 epoch_slot_no: 22783 block_no: 5596787 slot_leader_id: 4555592 size: 52033 time: 2021-04-16 04:04:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a60d85e9496a2662797fb42e1a38b6e20627b2c85853839f33dea996c819c1fBlock Operator
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