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 5597053 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 17 slot_no: 26981683 epoch_slot_no: 24883 block_no: 5596876 slot_leader_id: 5263695 size: 6749 time: 2021-04-16 04:39:34 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ee67a63965859a1b6b1ceb955f841c5593678a69cf107f0c33f28af2fcc4a68Block Operator
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