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 5597881 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 26998097 epoch_slot_no: 41297 block_no: 5597704 slot_leader_id: 5023641 size: 2869 time: 2021-04-16 09:13:08 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x339fa9ca05a004d30559364ce0b254d0bd1110cc1ede5f94dc04691c11a39514Block Operator
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