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 5597855 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 22 slot_no: 26997559 epoch_slot_no: 40759 block_no: 5597678 slot_leader_id: 5424679 size: 22817 time: 2021-04-16 09:04:10 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1590f4902be533898d91e8126357803822e16c1c72d248a2d6cf253ff23014c9Block Operator
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