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 5598033 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 16 slot_no: 27001358 epoch_slot_no: 44558 block_no: 5597856 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 6309 time: 2021-04-16 10:07:29 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8605d16c498897f207c9cdfa6f00adb3408bb811e4dd2684f64c4dd8c368fc7dBlock Operator
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