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 5597415 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 26 slot_no: 26989066 epoch_slot_no: 32266 block_no: 5597238 slot_leader_id: 4784634 size: 12385 time: 2021-04-16 06:42:37 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x231b305bcf2e81d60f4a937e78c29bab3314980793d7a55d0bd67e77b653c4aeBlock Operator
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