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 5597863 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 28 slot_no: 26997791 epoch_slot_no: 40991 block_no: 5597686 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 17399 time: 2021-04-16 09:08:02 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca9b5175386535aebf2b544b4cf04a5ffd8672d15c82c4245d27874e3da27e50Block Operator
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