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 5597631 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 26993433 epoch_slot_no: 36633 block_no: 5597454 slot_leader_id: 4576802 size: 3835 time: 2021-04-16 07:55:24 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6caeef4022cc1201ae1c41f87dcb8699557d3895f42b762e47ba99c8b521a59Block Operator
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