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 5597141 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26983377 epoch_slot_no: 26577 block_no: 5596964 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 20157 time: 2021-04-16 05:07:48 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82338f1512da7f290c2358e23683ba7c635f084a7993a212290072785ebdfaf7Block Operator
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