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 5597596 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 34 slot_no: 26992526 epoch_slot_no: 35726 block_no: 5597419 slot_leader_id: 5386194 size: 28314 time: 2021-04-16 07:40:17 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57344dee95d34cde014eefed23b1aa2989af69e63a97bf3e3b33389c9ed84988Block Operator
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