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 5597741 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 26995465 epoch_slot_no: 38665 block_no: 5597564 slot_leader_id: 4559083 size: 12856 time: 2021-04-16 08:29:16 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38f97da51072320a958bd6ba83e149c3ec2121f1cb650bb8dd242876d6f9a0eeBlock Operator
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