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 5597318 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 26986928 epoch_slot_no: 30128 block_no: 5597141 slot_leader_id: 5038699 size: 2321 time: 2021-04-16 06:06:59 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18a94f1eb4ebfa5ea729370f2577f76e68cd22249d1fea1e3db4bb5090f7542bBlock Operator
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