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 5597226 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26984954 epoch_slot_no: 28154 block_no: 5597049 slot_leader_id: 4577284 size: 5027 time: 2021-04-16 05:34:05 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa52e4e7263c81a4e0aa48d3552fd716409d541c6df9943bb759603269c8861a6Block Operator
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