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 5597867 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 13 slot_no: 26997871 epoch_slot_no: 41071 block_no: 5597690 slot_leader_id: 4575007 size: 12747 time: 2021-04-16 09:09:22 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90d55bbc2982d8fa2dd6973b6b0ca5e1db9346a4b8b97516f39489d609bd8f15Block Operator
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