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 5597294 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 14 slot_no: 26986392 epoch_slot_no: 29592 block_no: 5597117 slot_leader_id: 4558758 size: 7602 time: 2021-04-16 05:58:03 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3e12fec4531a32e3510c96cbc0e997072248888f7fa3ac26dd1ef39dd4c60d9Block Operator
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