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 5597210 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 36 slot_no: 26984726 epoch_slot_no: 27926 block_no: 5597033 slot_leader_id: 5492955 size: 23291 time: 2021-04-16 05:30:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x63be160eb0228e538bea78eb20ffa1188b6f2eff62d2144e20c517370013d540Block Operator
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