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 5597644 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 32 slot_no: 26993751 epoch_slot_no: 36951 block_no: 5597467 slot_leader_id: 5575034 size: 37257 time: 2021-04-16 08:00:42 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x103e1c40d2fab2e86f52bb8a0ddd310d97d3a804e94d5fb1c88937f5a7de8d10Block Operator
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