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 5597490 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 23 slot_no: 26990374 epoch_slot_no: 33574 block_no: 5597313 slot_leader_id: 4605544 size: 22401 time: 2021-04-16 07:04:25 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e6f018dcd7d7f6e5388d47cd312dd80209c333016971473b836559ed976d19Block Operator
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