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 5598186 Details
Epoch: 260 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 27004730 epoch_slot_no: 47930 block_no: 5598009 slot_leader_id: 4584645 size: 7062 time: 2021-04-16 11:03:41 proto_major: 4 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4cf1553b5f449318cc6d9f60cbae2097f0899eeff57e848ffcd44a5f75cfb53Block Operator
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