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 5598179 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 27004656 epoch_slot_no: 47856 block_no: 5598002 slot_leader_id: 4609503 size: 406 time: 2021-04-16 11:02:27 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ebf51bcc114b3ebb2e5e1fb8f535341f5e45c24cbe905b403a3d194fed7bb95Block Operator
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