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 5596988 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26980032 epoch_slot_no: 23232 block_no: 5596811 slot_leader_id: 5195649 size: 11635 time: 2021-04-16 04:12:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87b012a927bca8028e8f3b84d0b4762fadbaca4a4c6ee02113a18c1f86cbb6edBlock Operator
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